2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · ML02 YKB
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2002. Recorded mileage 197,749 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML02 YKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 197,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML02 YKB 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 (ML02 YKB) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
ML02 YKB Mileage History
- 15/03/2022182,500 mi
- 22/12/2022187,398 mi+4,898 mi
- 18/03/2024194,292 mi+6,894 mi
- 20/03/2024194,292 mi
- 24/04/2025197,749 mi+3,457 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 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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