2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · FH02 XML
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 206,185 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH02 XML Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 206,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH02 XML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (FH02 XML) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Steering (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FH02 XML Mileage History
- 03/06/2006104,115 mi
- 21/06/2007118,800 mi+14,685 mi
- 02/06/2008121,183 mi+2,383 mi
- 23/06/2009123,270 mi+2,087 mi
- 25/06/2009123,270 mi
- 22/07/2010125,998 mi+2,728 mi
- 22/07/2010125,998 mi
- 21/07/2011130,579 mi+4,581 mi
- 24/07/2012138,049 mi+7,470 mi
- 31/07/2012138,074 mi+25 mi
- 15/11/2013147,019 mi+8,945 mi
- 19/11/2013147,033 mi+14 mi
- 18/11/2014156,186 mi+9,153 mi
- 04/01/2016162,645 mi+6,459 mi
- 31/03/2017166,096 mi+3,451 mi
- 18/04/2017166,155 mi+59 mi
- 23/04/2018171,436 mi+5,281 mi
- 13/05/2019176,890 mi+5,454 mi
- 16/05/2019176,890 mi
- 02/09/2020179,548 mi+2,658 mi
- 18/08/2021185,239 mi+5,691 mi
- 01/09/2022191,355 mi+6,116 mi
- 01/09/2022191,355 mi
- 04/09/2023195,470 mi+4,115 mi
- 05/09/2024199,906 mi+4,436 mi
- 06/09/2024199,906 mi
- 04/09/2025204,308 mi+4,402 mi
- 08/09/2025204,308 mi
- 12/08/2026206,185 mi+1,877 mi
- 18/08/2026206,185 mi
Average of roughly 5,051 miles per year across 30 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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