2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YP02 FHO
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 156,138 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP02 FHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2025
- 156,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP02 FHO 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 (YP02 FHO) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
YP02 FHO Mileage History
- 06/01/2023151,260 mi
- 12/01/2023151,261 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2024154,310 mi+3,049 mi
- 18/01/2024154,311 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/2025156,138 mi+1,827 mi
Average of roughly 2,407 miles per year across 5 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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