2017 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · NL 7408

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent test in November 2025. However, the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean record to active mechanical wear. The test at 57,795 miles resulted in a failure due to both nearside and offside front lower suspension arms having excessively worn rear bushes. While these faults were rectified to secure a pass, the failure indicates that the suspension components are reaching the end of life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year over its nine-year life. Between October 2023 at 46,800 miles and November 2025 at 57,795 miles, the vehicle covered 10,995 miles. This relatively low annual mileage suggests the drivetrain and engine components have not faced extreme stress, though the wear on the suspension bushes in 2025 shows that age-related degradation is becoming a factor rather than just high-mile friction. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front end to ensure the replaced suspension arms were fitted with high-quality parts and are properly aligned. The previous failure of the rear registration plate is a minor cosmetic issue, but it warrants checking all external plastics for further cracking or fading. Given the clean records between 2022 and 2024, the structural integrity appears sound, but the chassis should be checked for surface corrosion common on Transporters of this era.