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AF51 CXD

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

242,645 mi
Last recorded242,645 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 242,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 242,592 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 239,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 234,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 229,960 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 223,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 218,547 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 213,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 206,698 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 201,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 201,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts wheel (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 194,400 miles

Massive oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 194,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven Foot brake (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Massive oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 188,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 180,950 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 175,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

sills corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 175,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 173,643 miles

rear numberplate slightly delaminated

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 1 Dec 2011 173,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear numberplate slightly delaminated

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Nov 2010 166,663 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 17 Nov 2010 166,662 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2009 150,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 21 Nov 2009 150,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 25 Oct 2008 133,554 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 133,554 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 120,535 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 120,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 98,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 CXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CXD, 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 AF51 CXD registered?

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

Is AF51 CXD safe to buy?

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