2013 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RO13 WNA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test in February 2026 at 103,439 miles identified wear on the front brake discs and pitting or scoring on the rear discs. While the vehicle passed, the presence of these issues suggests that the owner only addresses braking components once they approach the point of failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative replacements. The mileage progression is consistent with a thirteen-year-old Transporter, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 78,521 miles and February 2026 at 103,439 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 25,000 miles over three years. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, though the gap of 10,000 miles between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests shows a period of higher activity that likely accelerated the wear on mechanical components. A buyer must pay close attention to the wheels and suspension, as the record shows recurring distortion on the nearside front and nearside rear road wheels across 2024 and 2025. These persistent faults often stem from impacts or heavy kerbing, which can cause premature wear on suspension bushes, bearings, and coil springs. The corroded centre exhaust noted in 2024 also warrants a physical inspection of the remaining system to ensure that surface rust has not progressed into structural thinning of the mounting brackets. The history also highlights a trend of neglecting basic consumables, with tyres consistently found at the legal limit or showing uneven wear in 2023, 2024, and 2025. A prospective buyer should verify the current depth of all four tyres and check for alignment issues resulting from the distorted wheels. Given the pitted brake discs identified in the latest test, a test drive is necessary to check for brake pulsation or pulling and to ensure the calipers are not seizing.