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AE51 LXN

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,094 mi
Last recorded182,094 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 182,094 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 182,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 175,287 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 167,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OSR Spring assistor insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 167,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OSR Spring assistor insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 157,915 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 157,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 149,365 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 149,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 139,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 127,280 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 127,280 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 116,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside front inner cv boot rubber split

rear seat belts not tested has seats not in use

Fail 16 Apr 2010 116,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside front inner cv boot rubber split

rear seat belts not tested has seats not in use

Pass 8 Nov 2008 109,445 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 109,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust cat pipe cracked around support mounting

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 2 Nov 2007 100,075 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust cat pipe cracked around support mounting

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,908 miles

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

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

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 LXN is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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