2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MK52 UAL
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 123,942 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK52 UAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 123,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK52 UAL 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 (MK52 UAL) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
MK52 UAL Mileage History
- 29/08/2023116,412 mi
- 29/08/2024119,752 mi+3,340 mi
- 30/08/2024119,794 mi+42 mi
- 26/08/2025123,627 mi+3,833 mi
- 08/09/2025123,942 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 3,712 miles per year across 5 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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