2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MX51 PMU
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 189,112 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX51 PMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 189,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX51 PMU 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 (MX51 PMU) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Omitting readings over 1.80 when limit set 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
MX51 PMU Mileage History
- 31/10/2022179,110 mi
- 27/02/2024186,519 mi+7,409 mi
- 17/09/2024186,533 mi+14 mi
- 15/10/2024186,545 mi+12 mi
- 30/09/2025189,112 mi+2,567 mi
Average of roughly 3,430 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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