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AF02 DWL

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,932 mi
Last recorded263,932 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 263,932 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 263,883 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 260,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 259,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 258,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 257,831 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 257,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 257,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 257,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near/on injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 255,016 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 255,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 252,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 250,418 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 250,418 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 250,418 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 248,800 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 245,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in both steering rack arm 'tie' bars

Pass 6 May 2014 243,594 miles

Nearsdie front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2013 241,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 240,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 236,829 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped, not considered excessive at present

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 227,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 235,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre starting to split on side wall

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 23 May 2008 235,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

near side rear tyre starting to split on side wall

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 3 May 2007 228,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 228,739 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 190,949 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 DWL is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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