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AF02 UZX

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,447 mi
Last recorded89,447 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 89,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,942 miles

Front both front outer track rod end boots starting to perish

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear occasional seat fitted in rear is folded down/no seat belts fitted to seat

Fail 8 Nov 2023 85,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded between brake load valve and suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both front outer track rod end boots starting to perish

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear occasional seat fitted in rear is folded down/no seat belts fitted to seat

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,906 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod arm has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 69,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 May 2015 52,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 47,636 miles

n/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,974 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,209 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,785 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,613 miles

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

o/s/r inner brake pad worn to 1.5mm minimum thickness

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 UZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UZX, 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 UZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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