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AF02 CGY

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,714 mi
Last recorded221,714 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 221,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All suspension component's corroded

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Middle Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 219,920 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2355018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2355018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both rear coil springs corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 219,915 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (outer sill holed and corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2355018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2355018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both rear coil springs corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 218,827 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 213,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe x1 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 213,237 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe x1 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 211,208 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 211,208 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 210,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 210,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 193,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 187,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has kerb damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs weak/coil bound

Fail 23 Aug 2019 187,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has kerb damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs weak/coil bound

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 31 Aug 2018 180,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from limit valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 180,211 miles

Brake cable damaged cable from lever to yoke badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from limit valve to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 173,589 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Aug 2017 173,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2016 162,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from limit valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 153,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

non standard lamps rear lamps fitted rear fog lamps have reflectors fitted in lenses

Fail 26 Aug 2015 153,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure and pattern low (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs faces rusty (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade small split

non standard lamps rear lamps fitted rear fog lamps have reflectors fitted in lenses

Pass 26 Aug 2014 146,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

non standard rear lights fitted ,reflectors in rear bumper

play in steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front nearside tyre cut in sidewall

non standard rear lights fitted ,reflectors in rear bumper

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2013 139,472 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs faces very rusty

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front nearside and rear offside tyres cuts in sidewall

front offside brake disc faces very rusty

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2013 139,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs faces very rusty

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front nearside and rear offside tyres cuts in sidewall

front offside brake disc faces very rusty

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2012 133,305 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

yellow brake warning light on dash

Fail 13 Aug 2012 133,305 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

yellow brake warning light on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2011 129,901 miles

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

bolt missing out of exhaust (flange down pipe to cat)

both front wiper blades starting to smeer

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs pitted and worn

front brake pads poss low hard to see

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,180 miles

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

advise both rear brake discs faces rusty

advise brake pad warning light on dash

advise exhaust has tempoary repair fitted

advise fitted tempoary mirror to offside

advise knock and play in steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2010 126,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise both rear brake discs faces rusty

advise brake pad warning light on dash

advise exhaust has tempoary repair fitted

advise fitted tempoary mirror to offside

advise knock and play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 121,197 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 24 Aug 2009 121,197 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 122,613 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 121,089 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 121,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AF02 CGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF02 CGY, 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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AF02 CGY is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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