2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · 4 PAJ

The 2018 Volkswagen Transporter presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 5 March 2026 at 69,342 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the previous two tests, which both flagged wear-related items. The record suggests the most recent keeper has addressed minor defects promptly, returning the vehicle to a fully compliant state. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the March 2022 test at 32,476 miles and the February 2024 test at 54,357 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 21,881 miles in two years, averaging approximately 10,940 miles annually. This rate increased slightly in the subsequent period, with 14,987 miles added between February 2024 and February 2025, before tapering to 5,697 miles between February 2025 and March 2026. The current annualised rate sits around 8,668 miles per year, consistent with regular light commercial use rather than prolonged standing or excessive long-distance work. The recurring advisories centre on consumable wear items rather than structural or mechanical failure. The February 2025 test flagged a Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad wearing thin at 63,645 miles, while the February 2024 test identified rear tyre wear close to the legal limit at 54,357 miles. Both issues have since been resolved, as confirmed by the clean 2026 pass. No corrosion, suspension defects, exhaust emissions faults, or structural integrity concerns have ever appeared on the record. A buyer should still inspect the rear brake calipers for binding, given the uneven pad wear noted in 2025, and check the condition of the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components typically deteriorate on working vans accumulating this mileage. The tyre wear pattern noted in 2024 also warrants a brief check of rear axle alignment and wheel tracking to confirm the issue has not recurred.