2015 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · GL15 OET

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in November 2025 at 166,684 miles shows a pass following a failure one day prior due to critical tyre failure on the offside front and wear on the nearside front. While the vehicle passed after these repairs, the recurring presence of thin brake pads and worn discs across the last four annual tests indicates that braking components are only addressed once they reach the point of inspection failure. At 166,684 miles, this eleven-year-old Transporter has covered a high average distance of approximately 15,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 16,500 miles clocked between the October 2022 and November 2023 tests, and another 12,000 miles in the following year. This high-mileage profile places significant mechanical stress on the chassis and drivetrain, which is reflected in the persistent degradation of rubber suspension components noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, as the record flagged worn bushes on all four corners in 2022 and a damaged front engine mounting in 2024. These issues suggest the high-mileage wear is accelerating the deterioration of bushings and mounts, which will affect handling precision and vibration levels. Given the history of thin pads and pitted discs, the current state of the braking system should be measured immediately to ensure the components are not already nearing the end of their operational life.