2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · DA12 OGF

The roadworthiness status of this Volkswagen Transporter is sound, with the most recent test on September 10, 2025, at 97,206 miles resulting in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. Examining the trajectory of past test results reveals a stable maintenance trend, recovering well from minor wear flagged in previous years. The vehicle successfully cleared its September 2024 MOT at 87,884 miles despite advisories for perished front tyre sidewalls and worn front lower suspension arm bushes, and all prior minor issues like perished tyre valves and slight play in the offside front track rod end noted in September 2021 at 68,069 miles have been successfully rectified. Annual mileage accumulation remains entirely consistent with typical light commercial or private use, averaging roughly 7,000 miles per year over its fourteen-year lifespan. The odometer reading progressed in a predictable linear fashion from 68,069 miles in September 2021 to 72,482 miles by September 2022, before climbing steadily through 80,906 miles in September 2023 and reaching 87,884 miles in September 2024. The final recorded jump brought the van to 97,206 miles by September 2025, showing regular usage without any suspicious gaps, prolonged periods of statutory off-road storage, or extreme fleet-style mileage spikes. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension and steering architecture, paying close attention to the lower suspension arm bushes and track rod ends that previously generated advisories. Because commercial variants frequently endure heavy payloads, a thorough ramp inspection is necessary to check subframe structural integrity, brake disc condition, and any signs of underbody corrosion. Verifying the age and condition of the current tyres is also recommended to ensure the perishing noted on the 2024 certificate has been properly resolved with quality replacements.