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A17 MPY

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

285,856 mi
Last recorded285,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 285,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 279,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 274,525 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 274,520 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 262,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 251,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 237,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 230,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 224,192 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 220,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S ring snapped (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 204,342 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 204,342 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 190,404 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 190,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 178,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 166,114 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 165,884 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 143,556 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 131,888 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 119,138 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,477 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 101,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,016 miles

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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A17 MPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 MPY, 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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A17 MPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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