2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YT52 UTJ
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 187,897 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YT52 UTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 187,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YT52 UTJ Mileage History
- 10/10/2023179,388 mi
- 25/09/2024183,082 mi+3,694 mi
- 25/09/2024183,083 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2025186,806 mi+3,723 mi
- 29/08/2026187,897 mi+1,091 mi
Average of roughly 2,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YT52 UTJ 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 (YT52 UTJ) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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