2020 Volkswagen Transporter T26 Startline TDI 2.0L Diesel · SY20 LLX

The Volkswagen Transporter T26 Startline TDI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 29 August 2025 at 50,753 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior tests in 2024 and 2023 also passed cleanly, showing no worsening mechanical condition across the recorded history. The single failure on 7 March 2023 at 28,126 miles was logged with no defects recorded, and the vehicle passed the very next day on 8 March 2023 at 28,127 miles, indicating an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a genuine fault. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,459 miles per year against the 2020 build date, a typical usage level for this van age. The record shows 28,127 miles in March 2023, rising to 36,144 by February 2024 and 38,362 by September 2024, then jumping to 50,753 by August 2025. That final 12,391-mile gap marks a modest acceleration in use but stays within normal bounds. The clean pass sheet at every stage means no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues were flagged at any point. Given the absence of recorded advisories or defects, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable items not always caught in a pass. Check coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre tread depth for hidden wear, and inspect underbody and sills for early corrosion given the vehicle's six-year age. The spotless MOT trail suggests conscientious prior upkeep, but low annual miles can mask standing moisture damage or perished rubber components.