2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AX02 SWK
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 260,726 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX02 SWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 260,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX02 SWK 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 (AX02 SWK) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded through in two separate areas. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
AX02 SWK Mileage History
- 30/11/2023245,763 mi
- 12/12/2024253,709 mi+7,946 mi
- 13/12/2024253,712 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2025260,557 mi+6,845 mi
- 17/12/2025260,726 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 7,307 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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