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A2 OBO

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

202,948 mi
Last recorded202,948 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 202,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 202,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 201,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON CALIPER CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON CALIPER CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front WING PANEL STAY DETATCHED.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 199,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 199,805 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 197,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 197,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 195,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 195,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 193,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 187,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 179,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 176,180 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear sensor light on in dashbaord

wheel arches have slight rust

Fail 9 Jun 2016 176,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear sensor light on in dashbaord

wheel arches have slight rust

Pass 26 Jun 2015 166,038 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 166,035 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 155,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 144,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 135,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,943 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 126,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 121,173 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 121,173 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 116,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 111,632 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 111,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 25 May 2007 106,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2006
Fail 16 May 2006 99,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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A2 OBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A2 OBO, 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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A2 OBO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for A2 OBO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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