2017 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · BJ17 CHZ

The 2017 Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 102,918 miles which recorded no defects. Across the five available MOT entries from 2021 to 2025, the vehicle passed every test first time with no advisories or faults raised. This clean sweep indicates the previous keepers addressed wear before each annual examination and suggests no escalating mechanical concerns. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,435 miles, typical for a nine-year-old light commercial. The records show 62,572 miles at the 28 September 2021 test, rising to 79,942 by 5 October 2022, then 98,368 on 27 September 2023, 101,228 on 30 September 2024, and 102,918 on 25 September 2025. A notable jump of over 17,000 miles between 2021 and 2022 implies heavier use in that twelfth month, after which accumulation slowed sharply to under 5,000 miles per year. The sparse five-entry history with zero advisories limits insight into component condition but reflects consistent test compliance. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the 2022 high-mileage spell. The Transporter's chassis outriggers and sills warrant checks for corrosion despite no structural defects in the record. Verify the low recent mileage has not masked degraded tyres or perished rubber through prolonged standing. The absence of recorded faults does not exempt the van from wear on drivetrain seals and exhaust emissions systems at 102,918 miles. Request service invoices to confirm fluid changes and cam belt intervals, as MOT passes alone confirm legal roadworthiness rather than proactive maintenance depth.