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AF52 HDG

2002 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,378 mi
Last recorded158,378 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Transporter130,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,378 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 158,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 156,471 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 156,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 150,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 149,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 Feb 2022 149,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,706 miles

Obstruction in swept area of windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,854 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 142,854 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tytre just starting to wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 138,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tytre just starting to wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 136,774 miles

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

metal lip on lower part of n/s door opening starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2016 135,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 135,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak by front exhaust hanger (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 131,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 126,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,740 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 120,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 117,137 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center fuel tank strap loose at bolt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 111,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,201 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 106,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 92,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,356 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 HDG 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 75%.

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 HDG, 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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AF52 HDG is a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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