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2001 Volkswagen Transporter
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174,890 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible adjustment bolt (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible adjustment bolt (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust shield insecure
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Central Brake cable has restricted free movement Grommet damaged and cable corroding (1.1.15 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Opacity levels exceeded 3.35 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too low NS & OS (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs low
slight play in steering arms
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
wheel trims fitted so wheel nuts not checked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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AE51 LXY is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 September 2001.
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