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AE51 LXC

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 121,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 121,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 120,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 120,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,624 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 115,789 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 81,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 May 2009 81,778 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 28 May 2008 68,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 68,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 54,636 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 54,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,280 miles

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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AE51 LXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE51 LXC, 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 AE51 LXC registered?

AE51 LXC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AE51 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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