2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RV66 BWD

The 2016 Volkswagen Transporter presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 at 162,942 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only anomaly appears on 30 January 2024, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 154,114 miles with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or data-recording anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 162,942 against a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 16,294 miles per year, which is high for the age and points to sustained commercial or high-use operation. The records show consistent annual increments: 145,783 miles in February 2023, 154,114 in January 2024, 159,540 in February 2025, and 162,942 in January 2026. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 entries is under twelve months, and the clean pass history with no advisories suggests the previous keeper kept the van to a basic test-standard regime without neglected consumables surfacing. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high annual mileage and age. The absence of recorded advisories across five years does not rule out latent corrosion on structural members or worn drivetrain mounts hidden by a light-touch test. Verify the 30 January 2024 failure with the DVSA to confirm it was clerical, then check underneath for exhaust and subframe rust before purchase.