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AF02 UZW

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,533 mi
Last recorded151,533 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 151,533 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 149,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 149,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 146,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 142,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 142,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 132,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 132,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 127,789 miles

Central Exhaust leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 127,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,606 miles

Exhaust rear pipe corroded & starting to split

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,728 miles

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

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

exhaust front system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,907 miles

very slight play on front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,375 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight chip in middle lower windowscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,268 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,382 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 UZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

AF02 UZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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