2009 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AF59 HAE

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred repairs regarding front-end components. The most recent test in August 2025 at 229,211 miles continued to flag a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot and worn front suspension arm pins or bushes. While the vehicle passed, the recurrence of these specific issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they approach test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 17 years old with 229,211 miles recorded, this Transporter has covered a high average of approximately 13,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 4,500 miles clocked between the August 2024 and 2025 tests, and over 5,600 miles between July 2023 and 2024. This high-mile operation places significant strain on the drivetrain and suspension assemblies, which is consistent with the mechanical wear patterns noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the arm bushes and pins have been flagged as worn since at least 2021. The persistent deterioration of the offside front CV boot is a critical concern; a failed boot will lead to grease loss and rapid joint failure, necessitating an expensive axle replacement. Given the thin brake pads noted in July 2023, the current state of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure they have not reached the end of their service life since that last advisory.