2013 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · T1 JAD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving maintenance standards. The most recent inspection in February 2026 at 116,577 miles resulted in a clean pass, marking three consecutive years of testing without any recorded advisories. This suggests that the previous owner has proactively addressed earlier mechanical concerns and is currently maintaining the vehicle to a high standard of operational compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old Transporter, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 3,100 miles driven between the February 2025 and 2026 tests, and another 4,100 miles between early 2024 and early 2025. This regular usage indicates the vehicle is not sitting stationary, which helps prevent seal degradation and internal corrosion often associated with long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front-end geometry. The December 2021 test at 97,192 miles flagged multiple issues including thin rear brake pads, corroded discs, and a binding offside rear caliper. While these appear resolved, the 2023 failure for a worn offside front tyre worn on the edge suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Inspect the front tyres for uneven wear and check the rear brake calipers for free movement to ensure the previous binding issues have not returned.