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AD02 AOM

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,505 mi
Last recorded135,505 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 AOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 135,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 135,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount corroded in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat blot has movement

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to outer rim and small damage to outer tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator and nsr pad spring not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear seat/bed seats belts not checked as bed moves

Pass 9 Sep 2021 132,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2020 124,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mid clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tow bar rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,379 miles

corrosion on tow-bar

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front windows tinted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 124,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on tow-bar

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front windows tinted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 122,747 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,078 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,040 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has a slight cut

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,466 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 116,913 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 115,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to n/s front brake backplate

Fail 25 Sep 2013 115,861 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to n/s front brake backplate

slight corrosion to n/s front brake backplate

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake close to seat frame

Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake close to seat frame

Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,917 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 69,272 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 49,385 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 49,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

slight hole in catalitic converter & blowing slightly

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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AD02 AOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AD02 AOM, 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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AD02 AOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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