2009 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · X8 TSA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑02 at 159,677 miles recorded a pass with only a windscreen advisory. The preceding test on 2024‑11‑19 at 159,269 miles also passed, and no failures appear in the last two years. This indicates a stable or slightly improving maintenance trend, as earlier defects such as brake‑pad wear, suspension bush deterioration and CV‑boot splits have not re‑appeared in the latest records. Mileage accumulation has slowed markedly in the past 12‑13 months, rising just 408 miles between the November 2024 and December 2025 tests. Over the vehicle’s 17‑year life the average is roughly 9,400 miles per year, but the jump from 147,644 miles in December 2022 to 155,580 miles in December 2023 (≈7,936 miles in a year) shows a higher historic usage rate. The recent low‑mileage gain suggests the vehicle has been stored or lightly used, which reduces wear on consumables but also means the older high‑mileage periods have left a legacy of component stress. A buyer should inspect the suspension system for wear on the front anti‑roll bar pin/bush and the near‑side/off‑side front lower suspension arm pins/bushes, check brake pads for thinness, and examine both the near‑side front outer CV‑boot and the off‑side front inner CV‑boot for deterioration or splits. Oil leaks noted in 2022‑2023 require a close look for source points, and the exhaust silencer should be examined for corrosion. Tyre condition remains a concern, with rear tyres recorded at the legal limit edge wear in 2023; a visual check of tread depth and sidewall damage is essential. Finally, verify the mirrors for looseness and the windscreen for existing damage, as these advisories have persisted across multiple tests.