2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AF52 DPX
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 144,144 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF52 DPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 144,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF52 DPX 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 (AF52 DPX) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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 (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silence pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable freda (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AF52 DPX Mileage History
- 24/11/2021129,414 mi
- 16/08/2024130,359 mi+945 mi
- 21/08/2024130,391 mi+32 mi
- 22/08/2025139,638 mi+9,247 mi
- 14/08/2026144,144 mi+4,506 mi
Average of roughly 3,121 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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