2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RF52 LLR
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 193,843 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF52 LLR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 193,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF52 LLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (RF52 LLR) between May 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RF52 LLR Mileage History
- 20/05/2022173,570 mi
- 25/10/2023185,085 mi+11,515 mi
- 24/10/2024193,837 mi+8,752 mi
- 05/11/2024193,843 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,226 miles per year across 4 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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