2013 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RX63 DVP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in August 2025 at 98,347 miles. This recent result indicates an improving maintenance trend after a period of significant neglect observed in 2024. While the vehicle previously failed its test in August 2024 due to critical brake and suspension defects, the subsequent pass without recorded defects suggests that the owner addressed the primary mechanical failures and brought the vehicle back to an acceptable operating standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a thirteen-year-old transporter, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 88,181 miles and the August 2024 test at 93,025 miles, the vehicle covered only 4,844 miles, indicating lower than average annual usage during that period. Lower mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, but the record shows that components are still subject to age-related corrosion rather than high-mileage stress. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and bushings, as both nearside and offside front suspension arms showed worn bushes in 2024. Although these were not flagged as failures in the most recent test, recurring wear suggests a vulnerability to component degradation. The buyer should also inspect the rear upper coil springs, which have shown corrosion on both sides since 2023 and 2024, as rust on Transporter springs often leads to structural snapping if left untreated. The braking system requires verification due to the 2024 failure for excessively binding front calipers, thin-worn pads, and pitted discs. While these appear to have been replaced, the buyer should check for uneven pad wear and ensure the calipers are operating freely. Given the history of exhaust corrosion noted back in 2022, a physical check of the exhaust system and structural mounting points is necessary to ensure that surface rust has not progressed to a point of compromising structural integrity.