2010 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · SY51 SAM

The 2026‑04‑22 MOT record shows the 2010 Volkswagen Transporter passed with only a near‑side and off‑side windscreen wiper deficiency, confirming it remains roadworthy but highlighting a recurring wiper issue. Overall the maintenance record is stable; major mechanical failures such as suspension or brake defects have not recurred in the latest test, though earlier entries reveal repeated suspension bush wear and exhaust corrosion. With 250,796 miles accumulated over 16 years the vehicle averages roughly 15,700 miles annually, a rate that has risen sharply since 2020 when mileage jumped from 228,353 to 243,833 in a single year, and again from 243,833 to 250,796 in the following 11 months, indicating intensified use in recent years. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension arm pins and bushes, the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints, the condition of the exhaust system for rust, the brake discs and pads for wear, the tyre tread depth, and verify that the windscreen wipers and washer system function correctly, as these components have repeatedly appeared as advisory or failure items. Given the pattern of recurring suspension wear, persistent exhaust corrosion and recent wiper failures, a thorough physical examination of these areas is essential before final purchase.