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AF02 DWK

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,685 mi
Last recorded278,685 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 278,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 278,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 273,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 259,854 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 259,853 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 235,041 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 215,878 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 215,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 171,930 miles

minor crack in screen not in swept area

Fail 16 Apr 2008 171,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

minor crack in screen not in swept area

Pass 24 Apr 2007 144,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,268 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 DWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF02 DWK, 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 DWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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