2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · CA65 ROU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards suspension-related wear. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 95,511 miles, several mechanical advisories emerged that were absent in the 2024 inspection. The transition from a clean record to a list involving multiple suspension bushing faults and corrosion indicates that components are now beginning to reach the end of their effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The vehicle covered roughly 12,000 miles between October 2023 and September 2024, and another 8,400 miles between the 2024 and November 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which typically accounts for the gradual degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces seen in the recent history. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The November 2025 test flagged both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes as worn, alongside a corroded rear coil spring. These issues, while not causing immediate failure at the time, suggest imminent replacement costs to prevent poor handling or uneven tyre wear. The nearside front tyre was also noted as being close to the legal limit, reflecting a lack of proactive consumable maintenance by the previous owner. The recurring failures regarding the registration plate lamps in 2023 and 2024 indicate a history of neglecting minor electrical checks prior to testing. While these are simple fixes, when combined with the newly emerging mechanical wear, the buyer should also inspect the entire chassis for further structural rust to ensure that the corrosion noted on the rear coil spring is not indicative of deeper structural decay.