2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RL51 VNT
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 204,694 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RL51 VNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 204,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RL51 VNT Mileage History
- 18/09/2024175,433 mi
- 19/09/2024175,433 mi
- 22/08/2025190,356 mi+14,923 mi
- 22/08/2025190,356 mi
- 25/08/2026204,694 mi+14,338 mi
Average of roughly 15,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL51 VNT 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 (RL51 VNT) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector pipe/leak off pipes area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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