2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RK62 OAM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits recurring maintenance gaps, with no significant improvement in critical areas since the 2024 MOT. The July 2024 test at 123,135 miles recorded multiple advisories, including frayed seat belts, low brake pads, and uneven tyre wear, all of which were also noted in prior tests. A separate 2024 failure at 123,134 miles highlighted the same issues, suggesting unresolved concerns. Structural elements like corroded coil springs (2023) and a damaged anti-roll bar joint (2024) indicate ongoing neglect of suspension components. While no major safety-critical failures were recorded in the most recent test, the persistence of these issues over multiple years raises concerns about long-term reliability. The vehicle’s mileage of 123,135 miles at 14 years old aligns with average annual usage of 8,795 miles, but the MOT history reveals irregular maintenance intervals. The 2023 test at 112,928 miles was followed by a 2024 test just 10,207 miles later, with no intermediate records. This suggests either infrequent testing or potential gaps in the data. Notably, the 2022 tests at 103,894 miles showed similar tyre and lighting issues, indicating that problems identified in 2022 persisted into 2024. The lack of detailed records between 2022 and 2024 limits insight into intermediate maintenance, but the recurring nature of faults implies inconsistent care. Key areas requiring in-person inspection include the suspension system for worn bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar components, as corrosion and wear were documented in 2023 and 2024. Brake discs and pads should be checked for uneven wear, given the repeated low-pad advisories. Tyres remain a concern, with multiple instances of nail damage, uneven tread, and edge wear, which may indicate improper inflation or alignment. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly around the rear load door mechanism and seat belt assemblies, which showed persistent issues. Buyers should verify if these faults were addressed and confirm the vehicle’s service history beyond the recorded MOTs.