2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · KY62 VPR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 108,816 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a deteriorated offside front deflector. This follows a failure in November 2024 where the offside front suspension arm ball joint exhibited slight play. While the vehicle has cleared its failures, the history indicates components are often only addressed once they fail inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 9,671 miles, showing steady usage without significant gaps. The 2,971 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest a lower recent usage cycle. This low annual mileage generally protects the drivetrain from excessive wear, but the age-related degradation of rubber components and metal remains a primary concern. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, specifically checking the ball joints and bushings, which were already flagged in 2024. The braking system requires close attention following the November 2023 failure for an excessively binding offside front service brake; if the caliper or caliper was not replaced or properly serviced, heat-related wear on the discs may persist. Additionally, the recurring issues with uneven tyre wear noted in both 2022 and 2023 suggest a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension geometry that needs to be verified to prevent premature tyre replacement. Given the vehicle's age, a physical inspection must also check for structural corrosion on the chassis rails, which is a common point of failure for this generation of Transporter.