2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SH02 AOA
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 157,961 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH02 AOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 157,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH02 AOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (SH02 AOA) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SH02 AOA Mileage History
- 05/09/2022141,887 mi
- 20/05/2024146,424 mi+4,537 mi
- 04/08/2025149,821 mi+3,397 mi
- 18/08/2026157,960 mi+8,139 mi
- 19/08/2026157,961 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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