2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · ME02 YCF
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 157,679 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME02 YCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2026
- 157,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME02 YCF 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 (ME02 YCF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2026 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 (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
ME02 YCF Mileage History
- 28/08/2024146,256 mi
- 28/08/2024146,257 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2025152,206 mi+5,949 mi
- 03/09/2025152,206 mi
- 23/08/2026157,679 mi+5,473 mi
Average of roughly 5,755 miles per year across 5 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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