2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · CE68 DOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. While it passed its most recent November 2025 test at 125,824 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. The failure revealed significant issues with the rear braking system, including worn pads below the 1.5mm legal limit and insufficient parking brake efficiency. The trend suggests that critical components are only addressed once they reach the point of a test failure, rather than being replaced during scheduled service intervals. The Transporter has covered a significant distance, averaging approximately 15,700 miles per year over its eight-year life. Between November 2023 at 81,648 miles and November 2025 at 125,822 miles, the vehicle clocked over 44,000 miles in just two years. This high rate of use places considerable strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components. The clean records from late 2023 and 2024 contrast with the recent mechanical failures, suggesting that the high-mileage usage has accelerated the wear of heavy consumable items. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and rear braking assembly. The tester flagged a worn nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush in the November 2025 failure, which remained as an advisory in the subsequent pass. A buyer should check for play in the front suspension and inspect all rubber bushes for further cracking or tearing. Given the previous failure of rear brake discs and pads, it is vital to verify that the calipers are not binding and that the handbrake holds with the required tension. The high mileage also necessitates a close look at the chassis for structural corrosion, although no structural issues were recorded in this specific history to date.