2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LA02 OAV
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 179,355 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LA02 OAV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 179,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA02 OAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (LA02 OAV) between November 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
LA02 OAV Mileage History
- 01/11/200671,057 mi
- 24/10/200782,601 mi+11,544 mi
- 24/10/200889,625 mi+7,024 mi
- 15/10/200996,753 mi+7,128 mi
- 04/10/2010103,169 mi+6,416 mi
- 23/06/2011105,849 mi+2,680 mi
- 23/06/2011105,849 mi
- 21/06/2012112,127 mi+6,278 mi
- 21/06/2012112,127 mi
- 29/06/2013122,032 mi+9,905 mi
- 01/07/2014129,449 mi+7,417 mi
- 01/07/2014129,449 mi
- 27/05/2015135,603 mi+6,154 mi
- 29/05/2015135,603 mi
- 02/12/2016146,131 mi+10,528 mi
- 02/12/2016146,131 mi
- 10/07/2018157,561 mi+11,430 mi
- 11/07/2018157,561 mi
- 05/07/2019166,887 mi+9,326 mi
- 23/08/2022170,333 mi+3,446 mi
- 23/08/2022170,333 mi
- 02/08/2023175,922 mi+5,589 mi
- 13/08/2024179,355 mi+3,433 mi
- 13/08/2024179,355 mi
Average of roughly 6,090 miles per year across 24 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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