2014 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RJ63 OXR

The 2014 Volkswagen Transporter holds a valid MOT, passing on 3 November 2025 at 93,842 miles. This most recent test reveals a stable but poorly maintained condition. While the vehicle passed, the tester flagged an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit. This pattern of minor electrical faults and borderline tyre wear is a recurring theme, suggesting basic upkeep has been reactive rather than preventative. The maintenance trend is essentially flat, with no serious structural or mechanical failures, but a consistent failure to address simple, low-cost items. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a working van of this age. Between the November 2022 test at 75,044 miles and the November 2024 test at 87,661 miles, the van covered approximately 12,600 miles. From November 2024 to the November 2025 test, it added 6,181 miles, indicating a slight reduction in annual use. The current recorded mileage of 93,842 is exactly the same as the November 2025 test figure, meaning the vehicle has effectively stood still for over seven months. This long period of inactivity raises its own concerns regarding brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system condensation. A buyer should inspect the front suspension with particular care. In the November 2024 test, the vehicle initially failed due to excessive play in both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints. These were rectified for a retest pass on the same day, but the nature of this wear item means it demands close physical inspection for any returning play or uneven tyre wear. The recurring advisory on front tyre wear, appearing again in November 2025, reinforces the need to check wheel alignment and the condition of front suspension bushes and coil springs. Beyond the suspension, the inoperative rear registration plate lamp has appeared in three of the last four tests, pointing to a persistent wiring or bulb holder fault. A prospective buyer should test all exterior lights and check the rear lamp cluster for water ingress or corroded terminals. Given the van's recent period of standing, a thorough assessment of the braking system for binding calipers or corroded discs is essential. The exhaust and its mountings should also be inspected for corrosion, a common issue on high-mileage Transporters used for short journeys.