2014 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · V1 KAW

The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 February 2026 at 65,811 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects. That test sits just over four months before today's date of 18 June 2026, providing a strong and current baseline of roadworthiness. Looking at the full five-year record, the maintenance trend is clearly improving. The 2023 test at 46,660 miles flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs, multiple tyres worn to the legal limit or perishing, an inoperative rear registration plate lamp, and a missing towball hitch. By the 2024 test at 52,604 miles, those coil spring and tyre defects had been addressed, with only the towball noted as unfitted. The 2025 and 2026 tests both passed without advisories or defects, indicating the previous owner resolved the corrosion and tyre issues and has maintained the vehicle to a consistently high standard since. This 2014 Transporter has covered just 65,811 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging approximately 5,484 miles per year. That is low annual mileage for a commercial vehicle of this type. The progression through the MOT records tells a consistent story: 42,603 miles in February 2022, 46,660 in February 2023, 52,604 in February 2024, 59,012 in February 2025, and 65,811 in February 2026. Each yearly increment falls between roughly 3,000 and 6,500 miles, showing steady but light use with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. The mileage pattern suggests the vehicle was used for short, regular journeys rather than long-distance haulage or prolonged periods of inactivity. The corrosion flagged on both rear coil springs in the 2023 test at 46,660 miles is the most significant item in this history. Coil spring corrosion on a Transporter can progress from surface pitting to structural weakening, particularly on rear springs that carry load. A prospective buyer should have the underside inspected for any recurrence of corrosion on the springs, suspension bushes, and chassis mounting points, especially around the rear axle area. The 2023 advisory on all four tyres being worn to the legal limit or perishing also warrants attention. Uneven or edge wear on the front tyres could point to tracking or front suspension geometry issues, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The missing central rear towball hitch appeared in both the 2023 and 2024 tests, so buyers intending to tow should verify whether one has been fitted since and inspect the mounting point for corrosion or damage. The clean 2025 and 2026 results are reassuring, but a physical inspection of the underbody, brake lines, and exhaust system remains prudent given the vehicle's age, regardless of its low mileage.