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135D571

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,958 mi
Last recorded134,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration135D571
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 134,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,423 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 125,030 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly smearing but NOT ineffective

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 125,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly smearing but NOT ineffective

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 113,592 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 109,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 104,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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135D571 is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 135D571, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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135D571 is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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