2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MF52 RVU
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 240,619 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF52 RVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2025
- 240,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF52 RVU 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 (MF52 RVU) between February 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 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: “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
MF52 RVU Mileage History
- 05/02/2024235,593 mi
- 05/02/2024235,593 mi
- 05/02/2025240,156 mi+4,563 mi
- 08/06/2025240,619 mi+463 mi
- 08/06/2025240,619 mi
Average of roughly 3,754 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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