2014 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · VW51 DLS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by three consecutive MOT passes following a recorded failure. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 126,296 miles returned no defects, indicating that the Transporter currently meets minimum legal safety standards. While the vehicle failed its test in September 2023 at 110,385 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the previous owner addressed the identified faults promptly rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. Between the September 2022 test at 101,920 miles and the September 2025 test at 126,296 miles, the vehicle covered 24,376 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 8,100 miles per year. This regularity reduces the risks associated with long periods of stagnation or accelerated wear from extreme high-mileage cycles. Given the clean records in the most recent tests, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for the T5 Transporter of this age. At 126,000 miles, the buyer must scrutinise the integrity of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs, which often degrade under heavy loads. The underbody should also be examined for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe mounting points, as MOT tests only flag surface rust once it compromises the structural integrity. Checking the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear is also advisable, as the lack of recorded advisories does not guarantee the current state of consumable components between tests.