2021 Volkswagen Transporter T28 Highline TDI 2.0L Diesel · LM21 BVO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a minor shift toward reactive component replacement. The most recent test on March 28, 2026 at 47,520 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for inoperative rear registration plate lamps and a misting the nearside front shock absorber. While the electrical fault was rectified, the appearance of oil on the shock absorber indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require component replacement. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 28,992 miles and the March 2025 test at 37,572 miles, the vehicle covered 8,580 miles, followed by another 8,948 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing or excessive heavy-duty commercial cycles, which is generally beneficial for the health of rubber-based suspension and brake-related components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the nearside front suspension to determine if the oil misting on the shock absorber is minor seepage or an active leak. The 2025 advisory regarding a nearside rear tyre worn on the edge suggests a previous alignment issue or worn suspension bushes on that corner, which should be checked again to ensure uneven wear has not returned. Given the clean record from 2024, there is no immediate evidence of hidden structural corrosion or systemic mechanical neglect, but the focus should remain on monitoring the suspension components and tyre integrity.