2017 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · DX67 NNL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 268,945 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a worn nearside front lower suspension arm bush and a failing front tyre. The persistence of a front oil leak across every recorded test from 2023 through to 2025 indicates a chronic engine seal issue that has not been adequately addressed despite multiple MOT passes. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging nearly 30,000 miles per year. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the van covered 35,403 miles in just twelve months. This intensive usage pattern suggests long-distance motorway driving or commercial application, which accelerates the degradation of heavy-duty components like suspension and braking. The consistent annual testing interval shows the vehicle is in constant use, but the sheer volume of miles places significant strain on the drivetrain and rubber-related wear items. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front-end suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring failures of lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar ball joints. The 2025 failure regarding inner-edge tyre wear suggests a persistent alignment issue or a worn-out steering component that remains unresolved. Attention should also be paid to the rear shock absorbers, which showed external casing damage in 2024, and the braking system, which has flagged thin pads and pitted discs. Given the high mileage and the ongoing oil leak, a mechanical inspection is necessary to ensure the leak is not progressing toward a catastrophic engine failure.