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AD02 APZ

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,441 mi
Last recorded175,441 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 175,441 miles

Corrosion to rear discs

Engine oil leaks

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Vac pump noisy

Fail 31 May 2012 175,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to rear discs

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Vac pump noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2011 163,607 miles

Corrosion to brake hose ferrules at rear

Cracks between treads of n/s/r tyre

Damage to n/s/f mirror

Damage to o/s of vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod joint

Slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2011 163,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Both front inner c v boots split

Corrosion to brake hose ferrules at rear

Cracks between treads of n/s/r tyre

Damage to n/s/f mirror

Damage to o/s of vehicle

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod joint

Slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 147,353 miles

handbrake securing bracket fouling o/s/r shock absorber casing

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

pad warning sensor bracket fouling wheel @ o/s/r

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 8 Jun 2010 147,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake securing bracket fouling o/s/r shock absorber casing

middle exhaust box damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

pad warning sensor bracket fouling wheel @ o/s/r

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 13 Jun 2009 136,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 136,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,702 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 122,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 112,899 miles

advice o/s steering tie rod end has some play

advice spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,957 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 APZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

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

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