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AD02 APX

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 148,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 144,841 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 144,839 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 140,731 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 140,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 135,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 132,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,078 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 130,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 126,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,601 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 118,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close and discs poor (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,100 miles

Four wheel drive tyres of incorrect size fitted to vehicle.

Handbrake cable requires adjustment.

Offside front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Four wheel drive tyres of incorrect size fitted to vehicle.

Handbrake cable requires adjustment.

Offside front brake pads wearing low.

Offside headlamp aim borderline on being too high.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 102,411 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 102,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,629 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake tension spring is missing

offside rear suspension raising airbag is insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2012 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

handbrake tension spring is missing

offside rear suspension raising airbag is insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front suspension joints poor

wiper rubber poor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,818 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 77,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,114 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 63,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 58,423 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 37,040 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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AD02 APX is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 APX, 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 APX registered?

AD02 APX is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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