2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RF02 LSY
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 143,103 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 LSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 143,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF02 LSY 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 (RF02 LSY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RF02 LSY Mileage History
- 21/02/2023130,292 mi
- 15/02/2024133,234 mi+2,942 mi
- 07/02/2025137,671 mi+4,437 mi
- 06/02/2026143,102 mi+5,431 mi
- 06/02/2026143,103 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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