2001 Volkswagen Transporter TDI SWB 2.5L Diesel · SKZ 7184

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on 9 December 2025 at 183,034 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The vehicle failed in November 2025 and September 2024 just a few hundred miles after previous tests, suggesting that the owner addresses specific faults only when prompted by the tester rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. This reactive approach risks long-term mechanical degradation. At 183,034 miles over 255 years, the Transporter has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use in recent years, with 5,400 miles covered between April 2023 and October 2024, and another 2,700 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle is not suffering from long stationary periods, which generally helps keep seals and moving components lubric. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as these are common failure points for T4 Transporters of this era. While the record shows no current advisories, the high mileage necessitates a thorough check for corrosion around the suspension mounting points and exhaust hangers. Given the recent failures followed by passes, a detailed inspection of the brake system for binding calipers and the suspension bushes for perished rubber is essential, along with verifying the condition of the turbocharger and fuel injectors which frequently show wear on these TDI engines.