2017 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · MM17 ABU

The latest MOT test conducted on 16 January 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, although the history indicates a period of neglected wear-and-tear items during the early 2025 inspection. The vehicle suffered a failure due to a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and received multiple advisories regarding tyre wear across all four corners. The subsequent clean pass suggests these issues were addressed, but the pattern of failures indicates that the vehicle may have been subject to deferred maintenance prior to the most recent test. The recorded mileage of 59,500 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual average of roughly 6,611 miles. This is relatively low for a commercial vehicle of this age and suggests it has not been used as a heavy-duty workhorse. While lower mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, it can also lead to specific issues associated with under-use, such as the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of carbon deposits if the vehicle has primarily performed short, urban journeys. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the vehicle's alignment and suspension. The 2025 records specifically noted inner wear on the front tyres and outer wear on the rears, with the offside front tyre scrubbing badly. This is a clear symptom of incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for any knocking or clunking sounds over uneven road surfaces, which would indicate further deterioration of the anti-roll bar system or steering components. A physical inspection of the current tyre tread is essential to ensure that a full four-tyre replacement was carried out and that the alignment has been professionally corrected to prevent premature wear. Given the vehicle's age and moderate usage, several time-based checks are necessary. The buyer should examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing or fine cracking, as rubber degrades regardless of mileage. It is also important to inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and ensure there are no binding calipers, which are common in vehicles that spend significant time stationary. Finally, the service book should be scrutinized to verify that oil and filter changes have been performed according to the calendar interval rather than just the mileage interval, and the health of the 12V battery should be tested to ensure it has not degraded over the last nine years.