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AE51 LXG

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

212,136 mi
Last recorded212,136 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 212,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 210,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 208,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle soiled

Fail 21 Jul 2023 208,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement not connected (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle soiled

Pass 10 Aug 2022 204,243 miles

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

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

Central Rear bumper support bracket

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

arches and underside of vehicle soiled

Fail 2 Aug 2022 204,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Glow plug warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Floor area for lower sliding door runner is rotted and causing door opening/closing to be difficult

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear valance area behind rear bumper is rotted

Underside of vehicle including wheel arches are soiled heavily making test procedure difficult

Pass 2 Aug 2021 200,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak engine area under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 51 % (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult

Fail 19 Jul 2021 200,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak engine area under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 51 % (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside and wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult

Pass 11 Aug 2020 197,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 197,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 194,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 194,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds 0.7 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation When conducting imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

Seat belt not functioning as intended All rear belts unable to test due to access issue, tools restricting test (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 192,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades are smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 20 Aug 2018 191,906 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Dirty (1.8 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Refer to emissions print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Noisy when turned on lock to lock check (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation When imbalance check tested (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring/bellow mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is seriously affected Pipe work not connected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All lights except offside indicator in beacon assembly attached to roof are not working

Both front wiper baldes are smeary

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Glow plug warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/sliding door area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sill/dooe step areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 187,318 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp indicates a fault

Glow warning lamp flashes indicating a fault

Nearside Front Tyre has perishing across tread pattern and both inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Noticeable from underside of vehicle ()

Signs of coolant loss at rear of engine area

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre/suspension has adverse camber alignment top of wheel/tyre facing inwards

Fail 25 Jul 2017 187,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When stop light applied indicator and reverse light up (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear service brakes (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Making contact with tyre (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad wear indicator lamp indicates a fault

Glow warning lamp flashes indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak Noticeable from underside of vehicle ()

Signs of coolant loss at rear of engine area

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre/suspension has adverse camber alignment top of wheel/tyre facing inwards

Pass 17 Aug 2016 182,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak at engine area

Fail 4 Aug 2016 181,970 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear section of catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe dropped off rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak at engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2015 177,300 miles

Brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault, wiring harness at nearside front is defective

Glow plug warning lamp flashes indicating a fault

Fail 14 Aug 2015 177,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Part of steering rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

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

Glow plug warning lamp flashes indicating a fault

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 171,046 miles

Brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

Glow plug lamp flashes constantly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 171,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

Glow plug lamp flashes constantly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 166,846 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 166,702 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split laeking grease

Pass 10 Aug 2012 161,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear spring location ends missing N/S & O/S

Fail 10 Aug 2012 161,547 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear spring location ends missing N/S & O/S

Pass 15 Aug 2011 154,697 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 154,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 148,678 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 148,678 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 142,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 135,837 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 135,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 127,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 127,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 119,022 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 119,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Aug 2005 97,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 97,231 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 LXG is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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