2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · C13 HCB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding rear braking components. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 82,560 miles passed, the tester again flagged pitting and scoring on both rear brake discs. This specific issue was also noted during the December 2024 test at 76,535 miles, indicating that the previous owner failed to replace these components despite repeated advisory warnings. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old Transporter, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the vehicle covered 25,106 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation. The gap in the 2022 test at 65,440 miles, where an offside front tyre reached the 2mm legal limit, suggests that while the vehicle is used regularly, consumable items are only addressed when they approach failure rather than on a proactive preventative schedule. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the rear braking system to determine if the pitting has compromised the structural integrity of the discs or if the calipers are seizing due to surface corrosion. Given the recurring nature of these faults over two consecutive years, the brake pads should also be checked for uneven wear or glazing. Additionally, the vehicle's age and mileage necessitate a thorough check of the suspension bushes and the underbody chassis for structural corrosion, as these are common failure points on this model that are not always captured in a standard MOT inspection until they become significant.