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AF02 VAM

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,574 mi
Last recorded194,574 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 194,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 190,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 186,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside bent damaged

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

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

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

o/s/t tyre runout

Pass 8 Apr 2016
Pass 20 Mar 2015 169,217 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 157,374 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,392 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 129,372 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

slight rattle from exhaust

Fail 20 Mar 2012 128,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished and slightly wearing on inner edge and o/s/f tyre slightly cracked

slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2011 116,840 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 103,737 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 103,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,138 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,698 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,937 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 VAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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