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A5 EGX

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front seat belt archorages (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2016

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front seat belt archorages (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,735 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 127,841 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

nearside rear tyre compound cracking

offside front tyre wall damaged

park brake cable pull off spring broken

Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,311 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front blades torn

park brake cable pull off spring broken

Pass 31 May 2011 117,292 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake flex hoses starting to deterioat

dampness aronnd near side drive shaft

hand brake return spring streched

near side rear tyre compound cracking

near side sill damage

rear discs corroded

slight play near side rackend

Pass 11 Jun 2010 110,956 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres sidewalls scrubbed,cracking and slight cuts

Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,864 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres sidewalls scrubbed,cracking and slight cuts

Pass 3 Jun 2009 103,470 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

injector pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering rack

unable to open rear door.rear interior checks carried out through side loading door

Fail 27 May 2009 103,099 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

injector pipes getting corroded

slight play in steering rack

unable to open rear door.rear interior checks carried out through side loading door

Pass 28 May 2008 94,941 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front blades torn

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 31 May 2007 90,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f blade torn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 17 May 2006 81,036 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f blade torn

slight play steering rack ends

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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A5 EGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A5 EGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 EGX registered?

A5 EGX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is A5 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 EGX have outstanding finance?

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