2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SD52 PYV
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 159,548 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD52 PYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 159,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD52 PYV 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 (SD52 PYV) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SD52 PYV Mileage History
- 02/10/2023140,453 mi
- 13/12/2024151,619 mi+11,166 mi
- 13/12/2024151,621 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/2025159,548 mi+7,927 mi
- 16/12/2025159,548 mi
Average of roughly 8,653 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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