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AE51 LXS

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 151,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 142,984 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rack mounting rubbers in poor condition

front bumper missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 132,339 miles

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

all front brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

both front inner track rod ball joints have slight play

offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,233 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,545 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)

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 27 Jul 2007 97,736 miles

n/s air suspension unit deteriated

Fail 24 Jul 2007 97,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear air suspension unit collapsed

rear discs poor

Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,601 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 LXS is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

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

Is AE51 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LXS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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