2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · CV18 BAA

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 31 March 2026 at 136,642 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recorded history. The most recent test came just four days after a failure on 26 March 2026 at 136,631 miles, yet the DVSA entry logs no defects against that failure, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to this, the van passed every annual test from March 2023 through March 2025 with no advisories or defects recorded. Mileage stands at 136,642 against an eight-year lifespan, equating to roughly 17,080 miles per year and marking this van as high-use for its class. The records show steady annual accumulation: 95,518 miles in March 2023, 114,460 by March 2024, 128,721 by March 2025, and 136,642 by March 2026. The 8,121-mile gain between March 2024 and March 2025 is the largest single-year jump, though no gap or sudden spike suggests neglect or prolonged standing. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across five years, the history implies the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. The unexplained fail-and-pass sequence in late March 2026 warrants a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no suppressed defect or clerical anomaly. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of load-bearing suspension arms, driveshaft gaiters, and underbody structural integrity given the high annual mileage. The clean record offers reassurance, but Transporter vans at this mileage commonly develop worn trailing arm bushes and corroded brake calipers not always caught in a pass test. Verify service history to corroborate the MOT clean sheet.