2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BV52 YMA

The 2002 Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 308,352 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior three years. Mileage sits at 308,352 against roughly 24 years of age, equating to about 12,848 miles per year and marking this van as high-use for its class. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 291,929 miles on 23 March 2023, 297,502 on 28 March 2024, 304,001 on 22 March 2025, and 308,352 on 2 April 2026. A failed test on 15 March 2023 at 291,904 miles preceded the pass eight days later, though the DVSA entry logs no defects for either event, suggesting an administrative or measurement anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The absence of advisories across all four passing tests implies previous owners kept consumables and structural items within tolerance, but high total mileage demands scrutiny beyond the certificate. A buyer should physically inspect front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue, and check chassis rails and sills for corrosion given the vehicle's age and salt-exposure risk. Given the clean record, no recurring mechanical trend requires correction. Verify service history for cambelt intervals and gearbox condition, as 308,000 miles on a 2002 drivetrain places heavy load on untreated wear items not captured by MOT scope.