2021 Volkswagen Transporter S TDI 2.0L Diesel · HG70 PLV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in February 2026, but the immediate maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in suspension integrity. The test failed just one day prior to the successful re-test at 56,240 miles specifically due to excessively worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms. While these faults have since been addressed, the failure indicates that the front suspension components reached the end of their functional life without prior intervention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old commercial vehicle averaging approximately 11,250 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 35,815 miles and the February 2025 test at 47,763 miles, the vehicle covered 11,948 miles, with another 8,477 miles recorded in the final months leading to the latest test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than neglect, typically resulting in predictable wear on rubber components and mechanical joints across the Volkswagen Transporter chassis. A buyer should focus inspection on the front end to ensure the control arm bushes were replaced with high-quality parts rather than substandard alternatives. The 2024 advisory regarding a slightly distorted offside front road wheel and a cut tyre warrants a physical check for rim damage or structural sidewall fatigue that could lead to a tyre blowout. Given the recent suspension failure, a thorough check of the anti-roll bar links and drop links is advisable to ensure that the previously worn bushes did not cause secondary damage to the surrounding steering assembly.