2002 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YR02 BPU

The Volkswagen Transporter passed its most recent MOT on 2 January 2026 at 109,563 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it currently roadworthy. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the record shows two administrative-style failures with no defects logged, first on 15 November 2024 at 103,157 miles and again on 30 December 2025 at 109,552 miles, both immediately followed by passes. Such zero-defect failures usually point to paperwork or tester error rather than mechanical fault, but the pattern warrants confirmation that no hidden issues were quietly cleared. At roughly 24 years old the van shows 109,563 miles, an average of about 4,565 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. Mileage moved from 99,868 on 10 November 2023 to 103,157 by 15 November 2024, then jumped to 109,552 by 30 December 2025, a sharper 6,400-mile spell in the final year. The DVSA data itself is sparse and clean between tests, with no advisories or recorded wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across the five entries. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person given its age and the unexplained zero-defect failures. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, examine coil springs and suspension bushes for perishing after likely static storage, and assess structural integrity underneath for rust that a short test might miss. The low annual mileage implies the previous owner used it sparingly, yet standing time can degrade seals and exhaust emissions components more than high use would. Confirm the reasons behind the 2024 and 2025 failures with the testing stations or VOSA, since no defects were listed yet the van was rejected twice. Verify the odometer against service history to rule out clocking around the 2025 mileage rise. Beyond that, the record gives no evidence of recurring mechanical risk, only a clean pass sheet six months before today's date.