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2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,897 mi
Last recorded164,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 164,897 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area under sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 164,896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area under sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 159,089 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light illuminated. Brake pad wear satisfactory for RBT

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 153,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 19 Jul 2022 148,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Jul 2021 142,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 142,530 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 138,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar frame corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jul 2020 138,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar frame corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, has a nail + inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Frame heavily corroded but not excessive (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 132,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, has a nail + inner and outer edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Frame heavily corroded but not excessive (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,313 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 125,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,496 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 118,496 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,771 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged/cut

Rear service brake effort low

Fail 11 Jul 2016 109,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged/cut

Rear service brake effort low

Pass 21 May 2015 103,587 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 103,587 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,240 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 93,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,464 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,714 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,714 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,854 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,120 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2005 34,855 miles

o/s mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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1 BBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 130,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 BBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1 BBO is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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