2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CU51 NAM

The Volkswagen Transporter passed its most recent MOT on 27 November 2025 at 188,842 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes, with no faults listed on any certificate. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than escalating mechanical decline. The van shows 188,842 miles against a 25-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,554 miles per year which is typical for a Transporter of this age. Mileage moved from 176,187 in September 2023 to 185,649 by December 2024, then rose only 3,193 miles to the November 2025 pass. The sparse record covers just three passes and two fails across over two years, with no advisories or defects logged at any stage. The November 2025 fail at 188,668 miles and the November 2024 fail at 185,644 miles both recorded no defects, meaning the tester issued a rejection without citing a specific fault on the certificate. A buyer should verify in person whether these were documentation errors, emissions meter faults, or unlogged items such as brake imbalance or structural corrosion. Given the vehicle's age and 188k mileage, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, subframe rust, and brake disc condition closely. Previous owners kept the mileage low and the test history clean of advisories, yet the twin no-defect failures hint at slipshod test preparation rather than neglected consumables. Confirm the V5C and physical condition before purchase, as the MOT alone offers no evidence of worn tyres, binding calipers, or exhaust degradation that often appear on a 2001 van at this distance.