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AF52 FNO

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,241 mi
Last recorded149,241 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 116,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head light secured with cable tie.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 116,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 114,411 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tow electrics damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,882 miles

chips in front windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,627 miles

Oil leak ()

front washers need adjusting

horn output weak

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn low 2.1mm and slight damage

rear brake discs corrded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front washers need adjusting

horn output weak

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn low 2.1mm and slight damage

rear brake discs corrded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,690 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 94,059 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 94,059 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 92,397 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 92,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,336 miles

Both track rod end dust covers perished.

Rear exhaust silencer damaged.

Sidelights cannot be operated independently of headlights.

Pass 14 May 2012 87,850 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Front section of parking brake cable slightly deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged.

Fail 14 May 2012 87,850 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Battery flat on initial start.

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Front section of parking brake cable slightly deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,898 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged.

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,897 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged.

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,726 miles

Blue smoke on acceleration.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,891 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Both front tyres kerbed on outer sidewalls.

Slight blue smoke on acceleration.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 67,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,238 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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AF52 FNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF52 FNO, 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 AF52 FNO registered?

AF52 FNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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