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AF02 DWE

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,172 mi
Last recorded133,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 133,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 133,172 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 4 - 5mm but inner shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 124,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 115,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 113,108 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2023 113,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 111,675 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 111,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2021 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,808 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 109,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,677 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs rusty.

nearside rear tyre cracking.

slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,187 miles

exhaust back box rusty.

nearside rear, offside front and offside rear brake discs rusty.

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 98,432 miles

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,103 miles

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

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

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

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust.

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,001 miles

cat loose.

slight blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,180 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,823 miles

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

brake warning wire cabled onto brake hose.

slight binding on off side rear brake.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 50,255 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 DWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DWE, 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 AF02 DWE registered?

AF02 DWE is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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