2014 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · AK64 LBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 159,049 miles was a pass, it followed a failure due to critical safety defects including tyre structural failure and lighting. The recurring nature of minor electrical faults, such as the offside registration plate lamp which appeared across three consecutive testing periods, suggests that basic preventative checks are only performed when necessitated by an inspection failure. At 159,049 miles over 12 years, this Transporter has clocked an average of approximately 13,200 miles per annum, which is consistent with high-frequency commercial or heavy utility use. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the vehicle covered 7,531 miles, a period that saw the progression of a light shock absorber misting into a serious fluid leak. The high mileage places significant stress on age-related components, as evidenced by the condition of the tyres and the wiper blades noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the back box area, as corrosion on the outer skin has been noted consistently since 2023. This structural integrity concern requires monitoring to ensure rust has not progressed to perforation. Furthermore, the front suspension should be checked for further fluid leaks, following the history of the failed nearside front shock absorber. The previously non-excessive oil leak noted in 2024 should also be monitored to determine if it is a minor weeping or a developing engine seal failure common in high-mileage engines.