2003 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CX52 WHD

The Volkswagen Transporter presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass at 198,355 miles on 11 December 2025. The maintenance trend is stable with no recorded defects across the recent test cycle. Prior to that pass, the vehicle failed on 14 January 2025 at 198,331 miles with no defects logged, a pattern repeated when it failed on 13 January 2023 at 183,889 miles before passing three days later at 183,890 miles. These administrative failures without mechanical faults suggest paperwork or test-slot issues rather than worsening condition. Annual mileage sits at a typical 8,624 per year for a 23-year-old van, with the record showing 190,530 miles on 17 January 2024 and 183,890 miles on 16 January 2023. The jump to 198,331 by January 2025 reflects roughly 7,800 miles in that year, consistent with steady use. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the data; the history is sparse and clean aside from the two no-defect failures. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills given the age and 198k mileage, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of developing rust. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant a hands-on check for wear or binding calipers despite the clean record. The twin no-defect failures mean no specific component was flagged, but the previous owner's habit of failing then immediately passing implies loose test discipline rather than neglected upkeep.