2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · SE65 RFZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 20 May 2026 at 74,215 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the maintenance trend appears unstable, characterized by recurring mechanical failures and a tendency to delay repairs until the MOT test. The May 2026 test followed a failure just two days prior, where the tester flagged excessively worn rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms. This follows a pattern of significant component failures seen in the June 2025 test, which included a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple tyre defects. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 48,079 miles in January 2019 to the current 74,215 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures suggests that maintenance is often reactive rather than proactive. The jump from 61,866 miles in early 2023 to 66,051 miles in July 2024 shows a standard annual interval, but the increasing complexity of failures in the later years suggests components are reaching the end of their service life. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, specifically focusing on the condition of the front lower suspension arm bushes and the rear coil springs. The history shows a recurring issue with suspension components, including the recent bush wear and the previous fractured spring. The tester also noted movement in the front suspension arm bushes as an advisory in June 2025, indicating that these parts were degrading well before the 2026 failure. The braking system and tyres also require close scrutiny. The records from January 2024 highlighted worn and pitted rear brake discs alongside thinning pads, and previous tests have frequently flagged tyres worn to the legal limit or with sidewall damage. Given the history of failed windscreen wipers, misaligned washer jets, and faulty seat belt buckles, a general check of all secondary consumables and interior safety fittings is necessary to ensure the vehicle has been maintained beyond the bare minimum required to pass the MOT.