2013 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · CY13 AYS

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 5 March 2026 at 197,029 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The March 2026 test came one day after a failure on 4 March at identical mileage with no defects logged, mirroring a prior pattern where the vehicle failed on 6 March 2025 and passed on 7 March 2025 at 195,851 miles. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs with no recorded defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than escalating mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 197,029 against a 2013 build, equating to roughly 15,156 miles per year and confirming above-average use for a thirteen-year-old van. The gap between the 3 January 2024 test at 189,921 miles and the March 2025 test at 195,851 miles shows only 5,930 miles in over fourteen months, implying a period of reduced activity. From early 2025 to early 2026 the van covered just 1,178 miles, so recent wear on drivetrain and suspension components is likely modest despite the high lifetime total. The clean defect record across all five entries means no advisories for corrosion, brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions were raised by testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the age and commercial mileage, as MOT pass sheets with no defects do not capture incipient weld fatigue or perished rubber mounts. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass cycles warrant confirmation that the V5C and DVSA portal show no suppressed fault entries before funds change hands.