2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · PN52 ADU
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 153,932 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN52 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 153,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN52 ADU 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 (PN52 ADU) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 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 (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
PN52 ADU Mileage History
- 04/10/2022151,459 mi
- 30/05/2024153,248 mi+1,789 mi
- 31/05/2024153,251 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/2025153,931 mi+680 mi
- 07/11/2025153,932 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 799 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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