2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · MS60 RMB

With three consecutive clean MOT outcomes recorded between 2023 and 2025, this Transporter presents an unbroken record of roadworthiness, free from advisories, failures, or recorded defects across the most recent test cycle. The 2025 test on 29 August confirmed a pass with no items noted, following identical clean results at the 2024 and 2023 examinations. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that prevents components from deteriorating to advisory or failure threshold during annual inspection, which is a meaningful indicator for a working vehicle of this type. The mileage profile is notable. Covering 104,875 miles across eight years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 13,109 miles, which is substantially higher than the typical average for a vehicle of this age. Such sustained usage places above-average demand on consumables including brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components, while accelerating wear on suspension bushes, engine mounts, drivetrain joints, and the dual-mass flywheel if a manual transmission is fitted. There are no gaps in the testing history, confirming the vehicle has remained in continuous use rather than being laid up, and the steady year-on-year progression indicates regular service intervals rather than sporadic long-distance travel. Although the MOT record is clean, the high annual mileage warrants specific physical checks on the day of inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, or top mounts, and feel for any vagueness or looseness in the steering that could point to worn track rod ends or steering rack deterioration. Examine the underside closely for any signs of oil seepage around the cam chain area, turbo oil feed lines, and rear differential seals, as these are known seepage points on higher-mileage T6 models, and inspect the condition of the rear brake discs and pads as commercial load-carrying duties accelerate rear axle wear disproportionately. Brake feel should also be evaluated carefully, with attention paid for any pedal judder under firm application, which on a high-mileage van often indicates warped front discs requiring machining or replacement. Check that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after the engine fires, listen for any diesel rattle from the injectors or timing chain on cold start, and confirm that the DPF regeneration cycle is completing without excessive smoke or warning messages. Finally, a compression test or oil sample analysis would provide valuable reassurance on internal engine condition given the mileage, and a thorough service history review confirming timely cambelt and DSG or manual gearbox fluid changes should form part of any purchase decision.