2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CU51 NAD

The most recent MOT on 1 August 2025 records a failure at 281,885 miles, though the DVSA entry lists no defects. This leaves the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend cannot be judged as stable or worsening from the data supplied. Prior to that, the 19 June 2024 test passed at 281,846 miles after an earlier same-day failure with no defects logged, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault. Mileage progression across the record is modest for a 25-year-old van. The vehicle ran 273,517 miles at the 5 March 2022 test, rose to 279,170 by 17 November 2022, then reached 281,846 in June 2024. Only 39 miles were added between June 2024 and the August 2025 failure at 281,885. That near-static annual use implies long periods of standing, which typically accelerates corrosion and degrades rubber suspension bushes, tyres, and brake calipers through inactivity. The clean advisory history across all five entries means no specific worn components, exhaust emissions breaches, or structural integrity concerns were formally flagged by testers. However, a 2001 Transporter at this age and mileage demands in-person checks on subframe corrosion, coil spring fatigue, and brake disc condition. Binding calipers are a known risk after low-use periods. A buyer should commission a independent inspection before purchase. The absent defect detail on the 2025 failure prevents any verdict on whether the van is currently legally roadworthy.