2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LD52 BUP
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 201,559 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD52 BUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 201,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD52 BUP 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 (LD52 BUP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear by fuel tank top pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
LD52 BUP Mileage History
- 09/08/2023186,899 mi
- 21/08/2024192,214 mi+5,315 mi
- 24/08/2024192,221 mi+7 mi
- 26/08/2025198,188 mi+5,967 mi
- 27/08/2026201,559 mi+3,371 mi
Average of roughly 4,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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