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AF02 VBN

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,196 mi
Last recorded181,196 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 181,196 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 181,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill is holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 177,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 172,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body has age related surface rust but not weak

Fail 7 Mar 2023 172,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body has age related surface rust but not weak

Pass 26 Feb 2022 160,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Feb 2022 160,903 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))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 150,339 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 150,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,634 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 142,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 132,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2014 132,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2013 123,311 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 123,311 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,694 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 68,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 532,512 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 VBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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