2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CW52 CWR

The Volkswagen Transporter presents a current roadworthy status following a pass at 301,291 miles on 27 June 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The vehicle cleared its latest test with no defects logged, though it had failed the prior week on 19 June 2025 at 301,255 miles under a no-defects entry, indicating a likely administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. This pattern repeats the previous year, where a fail on 26 June 2024 at 299,910 miles with no defects recorded preceded a pass on 2 July 2024 at 299,920 miles. At roughly 23 years old, the van shows 301,291 recorded miles, equating to about 13,100 miles per year and placing it firmly in high-mileage territory for its age. The odometer climbed only 1,371 miles between the May 2023 test at 298,407 miles and the June 2024 failure at 299,910 miles, then added 1,381 miles to the June 2025 pass, suggesting very light recent use after a long working life. The MOT data is sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects ever listed across the five entries supplied. The repeated no-defect failures on 19 June 2025 and 26 June 2024 point to non-mechanical test rejection, possibly paperwork or identifier mismatch, but a buyer should still verify the VIN plate and logbook alignment in person. Given the high mileage and age, the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion warrant hands-on inspection despite the absence of flagged advisories. Prospective owners should also confirm the drivetrain and turbo condition through a road test, as 301,000 miles on a 2003 unit invites wear unseen in a basic MOT. The clean record offers reassurance on test compliance, yet offers no substitute for a physical appraisal of structural integrity and consumable condition.