MOT Status
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188,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected detached (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired damage due to air suspension (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected detached (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pad Warning Light illuminated
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pad Warning Light illuminated
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splits in Thread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective Perished ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres cracked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres cracked
Brake fluid low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant low
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake fluid low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant low
rear tyres cracked..o/s/f tyre cracked..front pads low..pad warning light on..slight blow cat pipe/rear box
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/f top and bottom ball joint boots split...oil leak on engine...slight play n/s/f track rod end
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f top and bottom ball joint boots split...oil leak on engine...slight play n/s/f track rod end
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/F BOTTOM AND UPPER BALLJOINTS BOOTS SPLIT, FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE AND DISTORTED.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/F BOTTOM AND UPPER BALLJOINTS BOOTS SPLIT, FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE AND DISTORTED.
o/s/f top/bottom ball joints boots split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f top/bottom ball joints boots split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
o/s/f top/bottom ball joint boots split...n/s/r tyre worn inner edge too limits
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
O/S/F UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
EXHAUST CATALYSTIC SUPPORT HANGER SPLIT +LEAKING SLIGHTLY
REAR AIR BAGS AT DIFFERENT PRESSURES
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AE51 LXR is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 LXR, 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 LXR is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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