2013 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · NJ13 MLN

The 2013 Volkswagen Transporter presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 31 March 2026 at 162,551 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests between 2023 and 2025 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 March 2024 at 151,990 miles that was immediately retested and passed the same day with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or presentational issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits at 162,551 over roughly thirteen years, averaging 12,504 miles per year, which is high for a 2013 van but consistent with steady commercial use. The records show smooth annual increments: 146,689 miles in March 2023, 151,990 in March 2024, 158,131 in March 2025, and 162,551 in March 2026. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The MOT data is sparse on faults, with every pass recording no advisories, so the history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the mileage, as these wear items are not captured by a clean MOT if within tolerance. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity advisories across five years suggests the chassis has been kept sound, but standing moisture and winter salt exposure on a Transporter of this age can hide early rust in sills and subframes. Given the fault-free record and stable upkeep pattern, the vehicle shows no warning signs of worsening condition. Verify service history and check live emissions and tyre condition in person, since the MOT logs no wiper, tread or exhaust concerns that would otherwise signal skipped basic maintenance.