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AF02 UZR

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,399 mi
Last recorded162,399 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 156,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 27 Nov 2024 156,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,341 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 150,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X cross member / boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 104/102 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 144,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,299 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 140,299 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 135,544 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 135,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 121,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,899 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 112,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,818 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 107,815 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 107,896 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 102,715 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,392 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,869 miles

n/s front steering movement inner joint

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,465 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 83,968 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,968 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,468 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 67,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,015 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 UZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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