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AF02 DKY

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

237,242 mi
Last recorded237,242 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 237,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 5,5,3,mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 237,239 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded/holed at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 5,5,3,mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 225,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 218,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 211,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 203,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 200,586 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 190,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 190,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 183,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 174,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 164,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 155,016 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 155,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 145,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 145,809 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 145,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,684 miles

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

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

handbrake cable getting worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 115,954 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,750 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 82,750 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,732 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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AF02 DKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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