2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AF51 CPE

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 2 October 2025 at 129,466 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests show the same clean outcome, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. The recorded mileage of 129,466 against a 2001 build date equates to roughly 5,179 miles per year, which is low for a quarter-century-old commercial vehicle. The gap between the 13 September 2022 test at 119,315 miles and the 25 August 2023 test at 121,329 miles added only 2,014 miles, while the 2024 entries show 125,772 miles on 14 August and 125,779 miles on 21 August, a seven-mile difference after a failed then passed retest with no defects listed. Such low annual use with a one-week fail-pass cycle suggests the vehicle stood for extended periods and received only minimal preparation before testing. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion points typical of a 25-year-old Transporter, particularly chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting areas, as the clean MOT record does not rule out age-related rust not yet at test-fail thresholds. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant a physical check for binding or degradation from long standing periods. Given the sparse but clean history, verify in person that the 2024 failure with no recorded defects was administrative rather than a concealed fault, and confirm tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain noise match the low-mileage claim before purchase.