2021 Volkswagen Transporter T32 Startline TDI 2.0L Diesel · PP08 ATH

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 90,936 miles resulted in a pass with only a single minor advisory regarding light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. While this did not result in a failure, it indicates the beginning of seal degradation that will require monitoring to prevent a total component failure in the near future. The mileage profile is high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging over 18,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 58,746 miles and January 2025 at 81,533 miles, the van covered 22,787 miles in just under eleven months. This rapid accumulation suggests heavy commercial use, likely involving long-distance motorway work, which places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to lower-mileage city examples. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of the nearside front shock absorber to determine if the misting has progressed to a significant leak. Given the high mileage, the buyer must also scrutinise the suspension bushes and control arm ball for wear, as well as the brake discs for thinning or signs of scoring. The lack of recorded defects in the previous two tests suggests the structural integrity remains sound for now, but the high annual mileage means consumable parts are likely approaching the end of their service life sooner than average.