Volkswagen Unknown (2002)

172 real MOT outcomes analysed • 10.8% first-time pass rate

2002 Volkswagen Unknown

CarHunch analysed 172 real MOT records for the 2002 Volkswagen Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 69.2% below UK average
10.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
177,961
typical mileage
149,703–194,289 middle half
2.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.23
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Volkswagen Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (69%) 119 6.2% 0.26
Petrol (23%) 40 2.5% 0
Diesel (8%) 13 78.2% 0.62

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Volkswagen Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

149,703
low mileage
177,961
typical
194,289
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Volkswagen Unknown vehicles fall between 149,703 and 194,289 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.23
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Volkswagen Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 103.6%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 46.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 32.1%
    Service brake efficiency below requirements
  • 25%
    Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 25%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 25%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 21.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 21.4%
    Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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