2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · OV52 AFJ
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 276,123 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 276,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 AFJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 276,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 AFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (OV52 AFJ) between October 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Steering (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OV52 AFJ Mileage History
- 04/10/2005101,267 mi
- 11/09/2006135,945 mi+34,678 mi
- 11/09/2006135,945 mi
- 18/07/2007164,543 mi+28,598 mi
- 13/10/2008173,232 mi+8,689 mi
- 14/10/2008173,232 mi
- 14/09/2009179,307 mi+6,075 mi
- 11/10/2010190,458 mi+11,151 mi
- 02/11/2011198,473 mi+8,015 mi
- 24/10/2012205,318 mi+6,845 mi
- 17/10/2013209,025 mi+3,707 mi
- 05/11/2014211,143 mi+2,118 mi
- 09/01/2015211,147 mi+4 mi
- 04/01/2016218,492 mi+7,345 mi
- 04/01/2016218,496 mi+4 mi
- 09/12/2016226,238 mi+7,742 mi
- 09/12/2016226,238 mi
- 24/01/2018233,090 mi+6,852 mi
- 11/04/2019242,812 mi+9,722 mi
- 18/04/2019242,813 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/2020253,812 mi+10,999 mi
- 11/08/2020253,813 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2021258,624 mi+4,811 mi
- 25/06/2021258,626 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2022260,581 mi+1,955 mi
- 12/07/2023266,147 mi+5,566 mi
- 21/06/2024270,083 mi+3,936 mi
- 31/07/2025276,123 mi+6,040 mi
- 31/07/2025276,123 mi
Average of roughly 8,821 miles per year across 29 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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