2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SY52 VRD
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 206,530 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY52 VRD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 206,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY52 VRD 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 (SY52 VRD) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced also brake light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
SY52 VRD Mileage History
- 10/07/2023204,619 mi
- 21/07/2023204,648 mi+29 mi
- 11/08/2025206,524 mi+1,876 mi
- 21/08/2025206,530 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 903 miles per year across 4 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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