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AE51 LXJ

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,125 mi
Last recorded168,125 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 168,125 miles

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

camper conversion

Pass 25 Feb 2017 168,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 167,670 miles

camper van

discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 167,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 165,406 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 163,124 miles

suspension mod

Pass 23 Feb 2012 161,429 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 161,405 miles

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

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

rear bump stops out of air

Pass 1 Mar 2011 160,290 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 158,005 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 152,601 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 114,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 114,237 miles

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

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 LXJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

Is AE51 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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