2021 Volkswagen Transporter T30 Startline TDI 2.0L Diesel · FP21 WKB

The Volkswagen Transporter T30 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 45,734 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 27 June 2024 at 36,742 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 26 June 2024 at 36,737 miles, which the DVSA record shows with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven failure. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical light commercial use for a five-year-old vehicle. The van covered 8,992 miles between the June 2024 and June 2025 tests, averaging roughly 9,147 miles per year since registration. The record shows no large gaps or sudden accumulation spikes; the sparse three-entry history suggests the keeper maintained annual testing discipline without missed cycles. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of core mechanical items despite the clean sheets. The 2024 failure with no recorded defects warrants confirmation that the tester logged it correctly and that no latent issue such as a documentation mismatch or emissions anomaly triggered the rejection. Given the Transporter's unibody construction and typical duty cycle, examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for early corrosion or fatigue. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses should be checked for binding or uneven wear, and the exhaust system inspected for internal degradation not visible at test. The absence of advisories across both passes implies previous owners addressed consumables proactively, but low annual mileage can mask standing-water corrosion and flat-spotting on tyres, so a physical check remains prudent.