2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RE66 NCC

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy at its most recent examination. The tester passed the vehicle on 23 January 2026 at 231,778 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the available history. Two earlier failures on 28 January 2025 at 228,380 miles and 8 November 2023 at 191,297 miles both show no defects logged, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, with immediate passes following on the same days at one mile higher. The recorded mileage of 231,778 against a 2016 model year equates to roughly 23,178 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial of this age and points to sustained hard use. Accumulation is steady rather than sporadic: the van covered 37,083 miles between the November 2023 test and January 2025, then only 3,397 miles across the following twelve months to January 2026, suggesting reduced recent workload or partial standing. The DVSA record itself is sparse, with just five entries and no advisories or component-specific notes across any test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage and ten-year age. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, but high annual use typically accelerates wear on drivetrain mounts and steering joints not captured by a clean MOT. Verify the two zero-defect failures were clerical, not concealed rectification, by checking the VIN against the failure notices. Given the clean pass rate since 2023 and no outstanding advisories, the vehicle shows evidence of consistent basic upkeep rather than deferred consumable replacement. Prior owners appear to have maintained test compliance, though the 228,380-mile failure same-day as a pass warrants a glance at the test station's history for pattern.