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AF52 DOJ

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

225,431 mi
Last recorded225,431 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 225,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 221,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 212,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 204,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 202,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 202,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 201,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 201,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 200,217 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 200,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 197,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 197,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 189,976 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 172,425 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 172,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 160,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 150,856 miles

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

off/side/rear light

Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,181 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 110,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,049 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 72,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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AF52 DOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AF52 DOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 DOJ registered?

AF52 DOJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is AF52 DOJ safe to buy?

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