2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · BU57 RAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 16 June 2025 at 66,804 miles. This pass followed a failure on the same day due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and a perished offside rear tyre. While the faults were rectified to secure the pass, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse after the vehicle previously maintained a clean record with no recorded defects between 2022 and 2024. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old transporter, averaging approximately 8,350 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 36,944 miles and April 2024 at 55,205 miles, the vehicle covered 18,261 miles, indicating steady usage. The more recent interval of 11,599 miles between the April 2024 and June 2025 tests shows a slight increase in annual mileage but suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to excessive strain or long periods of inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension assembly, as the fractured offside coil spring indicates that these components may be reaching the end of their fatigue life. Given the perishing of the offside rear tyre, the age and condition of all rubber components should be verified, as low mileage often leads to dry rot despite sufficient tread depth. Focus should also be placed on bushings and shock absorbers to ensure that the recent spring failure has not caused secondary wear to surrounding hardware.