2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AP02 ATY
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 279,658 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP02 ATY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 279,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP02 ATY 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 (AP02 ATY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Steering (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Entrance/exit door defective in operation cant open door from outside (9.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
AP02 ATY Mileage History
- 21/10/2022272,811 mi
- 13/10/2023274,092 mi+1,281 mi
- 20/10/2023274,109 mi+17 mi
- 22/10/2024274,896 mi+787 mi
- 17/10/2025279,658 mi+4,762 mi
Average of roughly 2,291 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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