2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BN52 EVL
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 226,813 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN52 EVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 226,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BN52 EVL Mileage History
- 18/02/2025221,084 mi
- 28/02/2025221,090 mi+6 mi
- 24/02/2026226,812 mi+5,722 mi
- 17/04/2026226,813 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/2026226,813 mi
Average of roughly 4,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN52 EVL 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 (BN52 EVL) between February 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Hand brake pivot (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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