2002 TVR Tuscan 4.0L Petrol · VU52 SDO
2002 TVR Tuscan (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 134,258 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR TUSCAN
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 SDO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 134,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 SDO 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 Tvr Tuscan (VU52 SDO) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU52 SDO Mileage History
- 23/11/2022127,014 mi
- 25/11/2022127,021 mi+7 mi
- 23/11/2024131,267 mi+4,246 mi
- 20/12/2025134,258 mi+2,991 mi
Average of roughly 2,356 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for TVR TVR Tuscan / Tamora / T350 / Sagaris
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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