2010 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · DV60 WYG

The 2010 Volkswagen Transporter presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 85,171 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 16 October 2024 at 81,115 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two annual examinations without advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 15 October 2024 at 81,112 miles, reversed the next day with a pass and no defects logged, which suggests a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits at 85,171 against a 16-year lifespan, an average of roughly 5,323 miles per year. The record shows gentle accumulation: 74,243 miles in October 2022, 77,723 in October 2023, 81,115 in October 2024, and 85,171 in September 2025. Annual gains stay near 3,400 to 4,000 miles with no gaps or sudden jumps. Low use of this nature often means lighter duty but also raises the risk of prolonged standing, which can accelerate perishing of rubber components and surface corrosion unseen in a test lane. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis. The MOT history flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural integrity issues across the five entries, yet the Transporter's age makes hidden rust at sill and chassis junctions a real possibility that a visual test may miss. Check the exhaust emissions system and underbody for moisture traps. Given the clean advisory sheet, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The one-day fail without recorded defects implies no neglected consumables such as tyres or wiper blades. Treat the van as mechanically sound on paper, but verify idle condition and drivetrain leaks before purchase.