2010 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · PF60 PXB

The 2025‑11‑27 MOT at 147,047 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The April 2025 test at 145,783 miles recorded an emissions failure excessive smoke, off‑side rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, a worn rear disc, worn suspension arm pins and bushes, and a fluctuating front service brake, all of which were remedied before the November test. The vehicle shows a pattern of recurring suspension wear, indicating possible neglect. The recorded mileage rises from 49,164 miles in September 2014 to 147,047 miles in November 2025, averaging about 9,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 16‑year‑old Transporter. The interval from the 2022‑02‑05 test 108,461 miles to the 2023‑02‑07 test 118,212 miles covered 9,751 miles in roughly eleven months, while the 2024‑02‑29 test 129,648 miles added 11,436 miles in thirteen months, and the 2024‑11‑27 test 145,783 miles accumulated a further 16,135 miles in eleven months, suggesting a recent increase in annual mileage. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension geometry, paying close attention to the condition of the off‑side and near‑side front lower arm pins and bushes, the wish‑bone rear bush, and any play in the anti‑roll bar pins, as these components have repeatedly been flagged for wear. The brake system warrants inspection of pad thickness, disc condition, caliper binding and the front service brake’s fluctuation, while the exhaust should be checked for the minor back‑box leak noted in 2020 and for any corrosion on structural members. Overall, the vehicle meets the current MOT standard, but the history of recurring suspension and brake faults, together with the recent acceleration in mileage, signals that proactive replacement of worn suspension components and verification of brake performance are essential before purchase.