2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · DT65 DPV

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 February 2026 at 94,798 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 February 2025 at 87,836 miles confirms no outstanding advisories or mechanical concerns across the available history. Recorded mileage shows typical annual use for a ten year old van. The test on 22 February 2023 captured 60,162 miles, rising to 75,747 by 12 February 2024, then 87,833 at the failed and immediately retested pass on 10 February 2025, and 94,798 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 12,000 to 14,000 miles per year in the later period, slightly above the 9,480 mile annual average but consistent and unremarkable. The DVSA record is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories, so the clean sheet gives little insight into wear patterns beyond confirming no tester-flagged defects. The 10 February 2025 failure at 87,833 miles listed no defects, with the vehicle passing later that same day at 87,836 miles. This points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and implies no neglected consumables or structural problems such as corroded sills, worn suspension bushes, or failing brake discs across the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common Transporter wear points not captured by MOT passes. Check front coil springs, track rod ends, and rear suspension bushes for play, examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and inspect the chassis outriggers and underside for corrosion. The absence of advisories does not exempt the van from age-related deterioration invisible to a basic test.