2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RE02 CSO
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 168,422 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE02 CSO Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 168,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE02 CSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (RE02 CSO) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Steering (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
RE02 CSO Mileage History
- 17/08/200652,019 mi
- 21/08/200652,019 mi
- 04/08/200759,555 mi+7,536 mi
- 18/08/200867,558 mi+8,003 mi
- 17/08/200975,221 mi+7,663 mi
- 19/06/201082,141 mi+6,920 mi
- 11/06/201188,421 mi+6,280 mi
- 11/06/201188,421 mi
- 16/06/201295,473 mi+7,052 mi
- 16/06/201295,473 mi
- 28/05/2013100,945 mi+5,472 mi
- 28/05/2013100,945 mi
- 02/06/2014109,972 mi+9,027 mi
- 05/06/2015118,052 mi+8,080 mi
- 06/06/2016124,757 mi+6,705 mi
- 16/06/2016124,759 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/2017130,529 mi+5,770 mi
- 31/05/2017130,569 mi+40 mi
- 12/06/2018137,888 mi+7,319 mi
- 12/06/2018137,888 mi
- 31/05/2019143,214 mi+5,326 mi
- 08/06/2019143,270 mi+56 mi
- 12/06/2020147,214 mi+3,944 mi
- 19/06/2020147,224 mi+10 mi
- 01/06/2021151,136 mi+3,912 mi
- 23/05/2022154,915 mi+3,779 mi
- 26/05/2022154,915 mi
- 30/05/2023159,960 mi+5,045 mi
- 01/06/2023159,960 mi
- 29/05/2024163,811 mi+3,851 mi
- 12/06/2024163,822 mi+11 mi
- 06/06/2025165,695 mi+1,873 mi
- 28/05/2026168,420 mi+2,725 mi
- 29/05/2026168,422 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,885 miles per year across 34 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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