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AE51 LYC

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

224,133 mi
Last recorded224,133 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 224,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 219,300 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 219,300 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 216,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 209,714 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 206,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 203,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 199,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 196,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 193,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 188,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 184,885 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering control arm into rack has slight play at its fixing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 184,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering control arm into rack has slight play at its fixing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 181,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 174,681 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 168,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 160,730 miles

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Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 149,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 139,310 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 139,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 117,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 110,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 90,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 90,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 LYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

AE51 LYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AE51 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LYC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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