2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AF52 WRJ

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 20 May 2025 at 234,402 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The tester recorded no defects at that test. One day earlier, on 19 May 2025 at 234,399 miles, the vehicle failed the MOT despite no defects being listed; this suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, and the immediate pass confirms the van was compliant within 24 hours. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for a 2002 vehicle. The record shows 219,769 miles in March 2022, 225,446 in March 2023, 230,444 in March 2024, and 234,402 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 4,900 to 5,700 miles added per year, below the 9,767 annual average implied by the total. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear, and the clean pass history with zero advisories across five years indicates previous owners kept the consumables and structure within test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the 234,402-mile count and 24-year age. The MOT data flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet high-mileage Transporters commonly develop subframe rust unseen on a pass with no defects recorded. Verify the May 2025 fail with no defects was clerical, not a withheld fault, by checking the DVSA certificate and testing centre notes. Given the sparse but clean record, treat the van as mechanically sound on paper yet subject to age-related wear. Inspect exhaust emissions hardware and binding calipers during a pre-purchase check, as these items degrade silently between tests and the history offers no early warning of trends.