2002 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AF51 CWM
2002 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 197,088 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF51 CWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 197,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF51 CWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Transporter (AF51 CWM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.3 (a))”.
AF51 CWM Mileage History
- 14/11/2023189,945 mi
- 13/11/2024195,160 mi+5,215 mi
- 19/11/2024195,166 mi+6 mi
- 10/11/2025197,088 mi+1,922 mi
- 10/11/2025197,088 mi
Average of roughly 3,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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