2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · FC02 ROY
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 180,934 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FC02 ROY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 180,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FC02 ROY 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 ROY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt wont pull out (7.1.2 (e))”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FC02 ROY Mileage History
- 11/09/2023172,942 mi
- 12/09/2023172,942 mi
- 16/09/2024176,221 mi+3,279 mi
- 20/09/2024176,231 mi+10 mi
- 26/09/2025180,934 mi+4,703 mi
Average of roughly 3,913 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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