2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · GL12 UTK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of 100, but the maintenance history reveals a clear trend of worsening condition, specifically concerning the suspension and braking systems. The most recent test on 2025-07-02 at 116,975 miles was passed without defects, indicating that the vehicle was maintained within acceptable limits at a specific point in time. However, this stability was not sustained until the 2024-06-28 test at 111,953 miles, where the front windscreen wiper blade perished, necessitating a replacement. This defect was not present in the 2023-07-04 test at 108,288 miles, suggesting that the issue was not an isolated occurrence but rather a recurring problem that has been accumulating since the 2022-06-13 test at 103,225 miles. The 2022-06-13 test at 103,225 miles failed with the same rear position lamp not working, confirming that the wiper blade failure is a persistent issue affecting the vehicle's structural integrity over multiple years. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle demonstrates a rapid accumulation of miles, averaging approximately 8,355 miles per year. This pace is consistent with an approximately 14-year-old vehicle, which typically requires regular servicing to prevent wear on critical components. While the mileage is relatively low for a 14-year-old car, the gap between the 2022-06-13 and 2023-07-04 tests is significant, with no evidence of rapid mileage gain between those dates. The absence of a new MOT in 2023 suggests that the vehicle was not serviced during this gap, allowing wear to reach its peak, which is a critical indicator of a potential imminent failure in the suspension or braking system. In conclusion, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, binding suspension components, and worn suspension bushes, as these are the components most likely to fail due to the known suspension wear and the accelerating mileage. The history indicates that while the vehicle passed the 2025-07-02 test, the recurring defects in the wiper blade and seat belt webbing suggest that basic upkeep has been skipped, leading to a higher risk of structural failure. A thorough physical inspection is required to assess the condition of the suspension bushings and brake discs, as the current roadworthiness rating does not account for the potential for these components to fail under the accelerated wear conditions observed in the 2022-06-13 and 2023-07-04 tests.