2009 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · TG53 CAZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test on 16 June 2025 at 132,805 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just four days prior. That failure identified critical issues with wheel bearings, anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, and wheel distortion. The fact that the nearside front wheel bearing progressed from slightly noisy to excessive play between tests suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach a point of immediate failure. At 17 years old, the recorded 132,805 miles represent an average of approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a Transporter of this age. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles covered between annual tests from 2022 to 2025. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, though the low annual mileage explains the degradation of rubber components and metal hardware seen in the record. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The recurring reports of anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and wheel bearings since 2022 indicate a weakening area in the front-end. You should specifically check the nearside rear road wheel for further distortion, as this was noted in both 2022 and 2025. Additionally, the previous corrosion on the offside rear coil spring from 2023 requires a close look at the surrounding structural mounting points to ensure that rust has not progressed into the chassiswork.