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AE51 LXX

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

189,010 mi
Last recorded189,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 189,010 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 181,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2024 172,404 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 172,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 171,781 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 171,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 165,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 162,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 159,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 152,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill step (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 149,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 149,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 146,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 135,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,387 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 82,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 76,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,332 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 70,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,058 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 60,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 LXX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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