2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · DV66 MDJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record over the last three inspection cycles. Following a failure in November 2022, the Transporter passed three consecutive annual tests without a single recorded defect or advisory. The most recent test conducted on 13 November 2025 at 166,235 miles confirms that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety standards with no immediate mechanical or structural failures identified. The mileage reflects consistent high usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 16,600 miles per annum. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 3,500 miles driven between the November 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 3,500 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which often helps to prevent internal seal degradation and battery-related issues. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to high-mileage wear despite the clean MOT history. Given the mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs requires close scrutiny for fatigue or perished rubber. While the record does not flag recent brake issues, the high mileage necessitates checking for binding calipers or thin discs, as the MOT only identifies failures when present. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion remains a priority, as high-mileage Transporters are prone to accelerated surface rust that may not yet reach a failure threshold but requires proactive monitoring.