2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · XN02 DAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a clear trend of accelerating degradation in its suspension system. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 113,868 miles, this followed a significant failure just over a month prior due to a fractured offside front coil spring. The persistence of corrosion across all four coil springs and both lower suspension arms indicates that while the vehicle is passing tests, the structural integrity of these components is reaching the end of its service life. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 113,868 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,176 miles per year. The data shows a recent increase in usage, with over 6,000 miles covered between December 2023 and August 2025. This surge in activity, combined with the inherent age of the vehicle, explains the high levels of oxidation and wear noted on the underbody and rubber components, as these parts often suffer more from time-related decay than from pure mileage-related friction. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe and mounting points, as the tester flagged corrosion in these prescribed areas in 2025. Although described as not excessive, the recurring presence of rust on the suspension arms and step supports suggests that further structural thinning is likely. Particular attention should be paid to the steering rack inner joints, which showed play in late 2023, and the central exhaust box, which was noted as being in poor condition two years ago. The history of pitted front brake discs and corroded rear brake pipes suggests that the braking system maintenance has likely been kept to the minimum level required to pass an MOT rather than proactive replacement.