2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AF52 HJE

The Volkswagen Transporter passed its most recent MOT on 5 March 2026 at 216,967 miles with no defects recorded, placing it in a currently roadworthy state. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the two immediate prior failures on 19 February and 13 February 2026 at 216,802 and 216,751 miles respectively, both with no defects listed, suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical deterioration. No worsening fault pattern emerges across the five-year visible record. Mileage sat at 203,084 in the October 2023 test and rose to 210,876 by November 2024, an annual rate near 7,800 miles, before jumping to 216,967 by March 2026. The 6,000-mile gain over sixteen months confirms light recent use for a 24-year-old van averaging roughly 9,040 miles yearly. Sparse entries between 2024 and 2026 leave a narrow window, but the clean pass history shows no rapid accumulation or standing-period corrosion flags. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 216,967 miles, as MOT advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs were absent yet wear at this mileage is probable. The twin February 2026 failures with zero recorded defects warrant a check of the test certificates to confirm no suppressed mechanical fault. Verify tyre condition, exhaust emissions, and binding calipers during a physical viewing.