2007 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SL07 AUG

This 2007 Volkswagen Transporter passed its most recent MOT on 24 November 2025 at 161,008 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is stable rather than deteriorating. The tester flagged the same three minor advisories seen in the previous two tests: an oil leak not deemed excessive, slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint, and worn rear brake discs. None of these items have escalated to failure, suggesting the vehicle is being kept in a roadworthy state without necessarily addressing every advisory. The record shows no dangerous failures or sudden new defects, which is a positive sign for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. Between the December 2021 test at 151,036 miles and the November 2025 test at 161,008 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles across nearly four years, averaging around 2,500 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher use, with about 3,600 miles added between December 2022 and December 2023. The overall lifetime average sits near 8,474 miles per year, which is typical for a working van of this type. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer that would suggest clocking or prolonged storage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that have appeared repeatedly in the MOT records. The offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has shown slight play in three consecutive tests, meaning the joint is wearing gradually and will likely need replacement soon. The rear brake discs have been flagged as worn across the same three-year span, so check for lipping, scoring, and remaining thickness. The persistent oil leak, while not currently excessive, warrants a close look at the engine and gearbox area to determine whether it is a minor seep or the early sign of a more costly gasket or seal failure. Inspect the subframe, suspension mounting points, and around the sills for corrosion, as structural rust is a common concern on older Transporters and may not always appear as an advisory until it becomes serious. Tyre wear patterns should also be checked, given that two previous tests flagged tyres worn close to the legal limit or wearing unevenly, which can point to alignment or suspension geometry issues.