1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V696 DSN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the most recent MOT was issued on 2025‑06‑16 at 157,525 miles. That test is now approximately 13 months old, placing the car slightly beyond its MOT validity. The maintenance trend is stable; each annual test recorded a pass with no defects, indicating consistent care. Mileage accumulation over the four‑year span rose from 153,087 miles on 2022‑07‑25 to 157,525 miles on 2025‑06‑16. The average annual increase of roughly 5,800 miles is low for a 27‑year‑old transporter, and the yearly increments show a gradual rise (980 miles in 2023, 1,251 miles in 2024, 2,207 miles in 2025). The MOT record is clean with no gaps, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in storage or used lightly. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or hardening, check the brake calipers for binding and the discs for uneven wear or corrosion, and examine the exhaust system for rust perforations. Structural integrity around wheel arches and the underfloor should be assessed for corrosion, as age can produce rust independent of mileage. Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition must be verified, as low mileage does not guarantee uniform wear, and the wiper blades, lighting circuits and rear hatch hinges should be tested for operation. The combination of low mileage and a series of defect‑free MOTs points to a vehicle that has been maintained regularly, but the overdue MOT and the vehicle’s age mean a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential to confirm that the recorded health reflects the actual mechanical condition.