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AF51 CWZ

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 155,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 26 Nov 2025 155,283 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 154,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 153,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 153,578 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 151,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 145,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion to sliding door lower door runner rearmost

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both slight play ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 145,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Surface corrosion to sliding door lower door runner rearmost

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both slight play ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,535 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 130,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner brake pad getting low

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside and offside inner steering rack ball ends very slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,092 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and deep cracks to sidewall

offside rear tyre has deep cracks to side walls and puncture present

Pass 12 May 2015 114,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 106,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,723 miles

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,521 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stone chip on o/s headlight lens

Fail 31 May 2012 92,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stone chip on o/s headlight lens

Pass 21 May 2011 85,920 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 79,529 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 79,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,127 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 73,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 67,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 61,988 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 61,988 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 57,533 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 57,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AF51 CWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AF51 CWZ, 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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AF51 CWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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