2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · OV52 RTO
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 123,435 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 RTO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 123,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 RTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (OV52 RTO) between January 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
OV52 RTO Mileage History
- 09/01/200639,830 mi
- 08/01/200753,886 mi+14,056 mi
- 12/12/200762,897 mi+9,011 mi
- 22/12/200871,245 mi+8,348 mi
- 23/12/200871,249 mi+4 mi
- 26/08/200976,040 mi+4,791 mi
- 13/08/201078,411 mi+2,371 mi
- 25/08/201180,438 mi+2,027 mi
- 22/05/201282,109 mi+1,671 mi
- 22/05/201385,935 mi+3,826 mi
- 20/05/201491,131 mi+5,196 mi
- 19/05/201594,589 mi+3,458 mi
- 19/05/201594,589 mi
- 27/05/201696,910 mi+2,321 mi
- 25/05/2017100,645 mi+3,735 mi
- 17/05/2018103,231 mi+2,586 mi
- 10/06/2019105,270 mi+2,039 mi
- 19/11/2020108,786 mi+3,516 mi
- 03/12/2021111,639 mi+2,853 mi
- 28/11/2022114,118 mi+2,479 mi
- 04/12/2023118,642 mi+4,524 mi
- 04/12/2024121,363 mi+2,721 mi
- 02/12/2025123,435 mi+2,072 mi
Average of roughly 4,202 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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