2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · FC02 LFP
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 155,854 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FC02 LFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 155,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FC02 LFP 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 (FC02 LFP) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .80 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Fuel pipe leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FC02 LFP Mileage History
- 21/06/2023133,607 mi
- 27/06/2024144,778 mi+11,171 mi
- 28/06/2024144,781 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/2025155,843 mi+11,062 mi
- 12/09/2025155,854 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 9,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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