2021 Volkswagen Transporter S TDI 2.0L Diesel · WL21 GHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean record to emerging reactive maintenance. While the Transporter passed its January 2026 test at 21,342 miles, the tester identified multiple advisories that were absent during the previous year's inspection. This recent development indicates that while the vehicle remains structurally sound, consumable components are now reaching the end of their service life requiring attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 4,268 miles per year. Between the January 2025 test at 11,512 miles and the January 2026 test at 21,342 miles, the vehicle covered 9,830 miles. This recent spike suggests increased usage compared to historical average, though low mileage can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of components like suspension bushes or brake seals if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods between journeys. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system, as the 2026 test flagged the nearside rear inner brake pads as wearing thin. Combined with the nearside front and offside rear tyres being worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear, the vehicle likely requires a full tyre replacement and a brake alignment check. The stonechip in the windscreen should also be monitored to ensure it does not propagate into the driver's field of vision, which would necessitate a future failure.