2023 Volkswagen Transporter SE TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · NH23 GOS

The vehicle currently presents a clean MOT status following a successful test on 19 June 2025 at 43,337 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the maintenance trend shows a period of significant mechanical neglect followed by rapid corrective action. The failure on 16 May 2025 indicates that the vehicle was being operated with multiple serious defects, though the subsequent pass one month later suggests these issues were addressed. The mileage accumulation is high for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 14,446 miles per year. The record shows a significant jump of nearly 19,000 miles between the 8 May 2024 test at 23,012 miles and the May 2025 testing period. This high rate of use places increased demand on consumable components and suspension systems. The rapid succession of tests in May 2025, moving from a failure to a pass within a month, reflects a concentrated period of repairs necessitated by the high mileage. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The tester flagged serious fluid leaks from both nearside and offside front shock absorbers during the May 2025 failure. Even though the vehicle passed later that month, you should check for any residual weeping or signs of premature wear in the dampers. The record also noted front brake pads measuring less than 1.5 mm thick and a damaged nearside front tyre edge during that same failure, so verifying the current thickness of the remaining brake pads and the condition of the tyre sidewalls is essential. Given the heavy usage pattern, pay close attention to the condition of the drivetrain and underbody components. While no structural corrosion or exhaust emissions issues appeared in the records, the high annual mileage suggests that components like suspension bushes and brake discs may reach the end of their service life sooner than expected. Ensure that the recent repairs to the shock absorbers and braking system were completed to a professional standard and not merely as a minimum requirement to pass the MOT.