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AF02 UZO

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 UZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 121,961 miles

nearside sill badly damaged/corroded

sills & inner arches corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 120,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,559 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 117,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,176 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on front + rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside + nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake little reserve travel.

Fail 17 Feb 2023 117,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside + offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 110,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Fuel tank area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,036 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 100,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 94,193 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 94,192 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 89,931 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 89,931 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 85,246 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer boots perished and splitting (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

front exhaust mount missing

rear exhaust box damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 85,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes to front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer boots perished and splitting (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

front exhaust mount missing

rear exhaust box damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,949 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,822 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,266 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,794 miles

n\s\r brake dics slightly pitted

o\s\r brake dics slightly pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n s mirror glass broken

o s wiper blade slighty split

Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n s mirror glass broken

o s wiper blade slighty split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,630 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,630 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,436 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 UZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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