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AE51 LXV

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,875 mi
Last recorded186,875 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 186,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 178,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 161,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 144,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 144,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 141,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 138,666 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in treads.

minor play inner steering arm joints.

Fail 13 May 2019 138,666 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not automatically retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres have cracks in treads.

minor play inner steering arm joints.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 136,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 129,351 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 129,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,307 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,672 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 113,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

fog light not working on electrical trailer socket

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,893 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 107,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,923 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,958 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,559 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,559 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 76,854 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 LXV is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

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

Is AE51 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LXV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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