2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LR08 NGN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 170,399 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to a perished nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. The record shows that worn lower front suspension arm bushes have been a recurring advisory for the last three years, indicating that the owner typically addresses these components only when they reach the point of MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 170,399 miles over 18 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,467 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a commercial-grade vehicle of this age. The data shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between March 2024 and May 2025, and another 2,300 miles between May 2025 and April 2026. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle for long periods, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and age-related rubber and metal component fatigue. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The tester has repeatedly flagged worn rear lower suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar links since 2024, so the buyer should check for play in the control arms and cracked rubber boots. The braking system also shows a history of pitted and scored discs alongside thin pads across multiple axles. Given the recurring nature of these faults, the buyer should verify if the recent repairs addressed after the April 2026 failure were executed with high-quality parts or merely temporary fixes to pass the test.