2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · CU66 WDV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 80,013 miles, it had failed just one week prior for multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of failures suggests that the previous owner was only addressing faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than performing regular preventative maintenance. At 80,013 miles over ten years, the Transporter averages approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 7,900 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests and another 5,800 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This consistent mileage does not indicate excessive strain, but the age of the vehicle means rubber components are failing due to age-related degradation rather than high mileage wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as both the nearside and offside front arm bushes were flagged as worn in the October 2025 test. These components were noted as not having excessive movement yet, but they are nearing failure. The previous failure of a fractured offside rear coil spring in 2024 indicates that the suspension system is reaching the end of its service life, necessitating a check for corrosion and stress fractures on the remaining springs. The braking system requires immediate attention as the front brake pads were recorded as wearing thin in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. The 2025 failure also highlighted a leaking EGR pipe that affected exhaust emissions, which should be verified as being properly sealed to ensure engine efficiency. Furthermore, the advisory for perishing or cracking tyres in late 2025 suggests the rubber compound is old and potentially unsafe, which will likely demand replacement regardless of the remaining tread depth.