2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · WX52 XLC
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 231,753 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX52 XLC Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 231,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX52 XLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (WX52 XLC) between October 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Lighting (35 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides in front of suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WX52 XLC Mileage History
- 07/10/200562,881 mi
- 07/10/200562,881 mi
- 11/10/200680,319 mi+17,438 mi
- 11/10/200680,319 mi
- 18/10/200799,577 mi+19,258 mi
- 15/08/2008108,369 mi+8,792 mi
- 19/08/2008108,369 mi
- 14/08/2009122,520 mi+14,151 mi
- 18/08/2009122,520 mi
- 20/08/2010134,939 mi+12,419 mi
- 20/08/2010134,939 mi
- 19/08/2011145,042 mi+10,103 mi
- 16/08/2012157,464 mi+12,422 mi
- 13/08/2013167,425 mi+9,961 mi
- 16/08/2013167,466 mi+41 mi
- 30/07/2014171,149 mi+3,683 mi
- 05/08/2015174,539 mi+3,390 mi
- 13/08/2016180,629 mi+6,090 mi
- 13/08/2016180,629 mi
- 02/08/2017187,962 mi+7,333 mi
- 05/09/2018199,040 mi+11,078 mi
- 05/09/2018199,040 mi
- 19/08/2019204,680 mi+5,640 mi
- 21/01/2020205,175 mi+495 mi
- 15/02/2021207,464 mi+2,289 mi
- 09/02/2022214,972 mi+7,508 mi
- 10/02/2022214,879 mi-93 mi
- 16/05/2023222,921 mi+8,042 mi
- 18/05/2023222,921 mi
- 15/05/2024230,148 mi+7,227 mi
- 01/07/2025231,453 mi+1,305 mi
- 18/08/2025231,499 mi+46 mi
- 01/09/2025231,499 mi
- 07/08/2026231,753 mi+254 mi
- 07/08/2026231,753 mi
Average of roughly 8,106 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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