2021 Volkswagen Transporter T26 Startline TDI 2.0L Diesel · CF21 HKB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 100,697 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple mechanical and electrical defects. The presence of a fractured offside rear coil spring and an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp suggests that critical components were ignored until the MOT test forced repairs. The trend shows that faults are only addressed when they prevent the vehicle to fail the annual inspection. This Transporter has covered significant mileage for its five-year age, averaging approximately 20,000 miles per year. Between the June 2024 test at 87,603 miles and the June 2025 test, the vehicle clocked 13,094 miles, indicating consistent heavy-duty commercial or long-distance use. This high rate of accumulation accelerates the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, as evidenced by the recurring mentions of thin brake pads and worn tyres across two consecutive testing periods. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The fractured offside rear coil spring in 2025 is a serious indicator of high stress on the chassis; the remaining springs should be checked for hairline fractures or excessive corrosion corrosion. Given the history of thin front and rear brake pads in 2024 followed by worn offside tyres in 2025, the entire braking system likely nears the end of its service interval. Furthermore, the previously inoperative engine management light in 2025 is a major red flag, and a diagnostic scan is required to ensure no hidden fault codes remain that were cleared simply to pass the test.