2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S16 MHC

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 18 April 2025 at 234,119 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable and unusually clean for a vehicle of this age. While the record shows two failures on 5 April 2023 and 14 April 2025, the lack of specific defect data for these failures suggests they were for minor issues resolved immediately. The mileage is consistent with the vehicle's 22-year age, averaging roughly 10,642 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between April 2024 and April 2025, where the odometer rose from 226,786 to 234,119 miles. This indicates the van has remained in active service rather than sitting idle, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and load area. Transporters of this era are prone to significant corrosion on the sills and underbody, which does not always trigger an immediate MOT failure unless the structural integrity is compromised. Check for weld repairs or hidden rust in the wheel arches. Prioritise a manual check of the suspension bushes and coil springs given the 234,119-mile total. High-mileage commercial vehicles often suffer from worn dampers and steering rack play that may pass a basic MOT test but degrade driving precision. Verify the condition of the brake discs and pads to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life.