1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N295 BHK

This Volkswagen Transporter’s most recent MOT, conducted just three months ago on 29 April 2025, shows a clean pass with no defects recorded—though the duplicate entry of both pass and fail at identical mileage suggests a clerical anomaly rather than a mechanical issue. The preceding tests, including the 2024 and 2023 cycles, also reflect consistent pass results with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has avoided major recurring faults during its most recent inspections. However, the absence of any recorded defects across these tests does not preclude underlying wear, particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or drivetrain joints, which are not routinely scrutinised in basic MOT checks. The recorded mileage of 247,255 miles over roughly 31 years equates to an average of around 8,000 miles annually, a rate that aligns with typical light-to-moderate usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps in testing—each MOT was conducted within the 12-month window, and the mileage increments between tests (around 2,460 miles per year) suggest steady, if not aggressive, usage. The lack of advisories or defects in recent tests implies that basic maintenance—such as brake pad replacements, tyre rotations, or fluid top-ups—has likely been attended to, though this cannot be confirmed without service records. Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension system, particularly the rear axle bushes and coil springs, which are prone to fatigue in vehicles of this era. The brakes, while not explicitly failed in MOTs, warrant close examination for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the rear discs—common issues in older vans with heavy loads. Structural integrity is another critical concern; the chassis rails, sills, and wheel arches should be checked for corrosion, especially in areas prone to water ingress, such as the rear wheel arches and underbody near the exhaust. The dual MOT entries at 247,255 miles warrant verification that the vehicle was not subjected to undue stress or misuse between tests, as this could indicate hidden mechanical stress.