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AD02 AOV

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,888 mi
Last recorded223,888 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 223,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 8 Nov 2024 223,860 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2023 219,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2023 219,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2022 215,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 215,432 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 213,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 213,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 208,755 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2020 208,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2019 206,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 200,873 miles

Nearside Front Sill (inner) holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 24 Oct 2018 200,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Sill (inner) holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2017 197,370 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

items removed from drivers area prior to test

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2017 197,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

items removed from drivers area prior to test

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 29 Sep 2016 191,149 miles

oil leaks

slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 29 Sep 2016 191,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

oil leaks

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 14 Oct 2015 182,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

battery slightly loose

oil leak

tow bar corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 182,651 miles

tow bar corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 168,117 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 167,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,363 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 148,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 134,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 133,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,208 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,670 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bulbs in boot stop lamp not working

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

oil level on min

Fail 24 Nov 2010 112,688 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bulbs in boot stop lamp not working

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

oil level on min

Fail 16 Sep 2009 105,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 105,129 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,865 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2005 49,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 49,473 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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 AOV is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AOV, 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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What year was AD02 AOV registered?

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

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