2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SM52 SEO
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 222,381 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 SEO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2023
- 222,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 SEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (SM52 SEO) between December 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2023 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SM52 SEO Mileage History
- 15/12/2022211,180 mi
- 15/12/2023222,381 mi+11,201 mi
- 22/12/2023222,381 mi
Average of roughly 10,996 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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