2020 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI 2.0L Diesel · DA20 LVR

The Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 15 August 2025 at 80,140 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable. Every pass since the 2023 test shows a clean sheet with no advisories or failures on mechanical, structural, or emissions grounds. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 15 August 2025 at 80,139 miles with no defects recorded, corrected by a pass one mile later the same day, which points to an administrative or documentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern sits high for a six-year-old van. The record shows 50,728 miles at the 21 July 2023 test, rising to 69,731 miles by 16 July 2024, then 80,140 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 19,000 miles in the first interval and just over 10,000 in the second, averaging near 13,350 miles per year. The sparse record of only four entries means we cannot observe component-level wear between tests, but the absence of advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion across those dates suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension and brake system given the mileage. Transporter vans at this age and use often develop worn coil springs, degraded bushings, or scoring on brake discs that a clean MOT will not reveal once within tolerance. Check the underbody and chassis rails for structural rust, as the MOT history offers no corrosion advisories but does not confirm treatment. Verify the 15 August 2025 fail-pass pair with the DVSA portal before purchase. The zero-defect failure is irregular and must be explained on paper. Beyond that, the van's test record implies disciplined annual upkeep with no skipped tests and no recurring faults, a sound baseline for a high-mileage commercial vehicle.