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AE51 LZA

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,399 mi
Last recorded200,399 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 200,399 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake back plates corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

nearside track rod end gaiter split

offside inner wheel arch corroded slightly

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

slight corrosion nearside inner step

Pass 5 Jan 2021 200,393 miles

front and rear brake back plates corroded

front wheel arches corroded

nearside front lower inner sill corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Jul 2019 199,619 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside rear service brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Slight corrosion offside rear upper shock mount

Fail 27 Jun 2019 199,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

Offside rear service brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Slight corrosion offside rear upper shock mount

Pass 27 Jun 2018 198,153 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Oil light on

Service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2017 196,936 miles

Nearside outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Slight oil leak

Suspension rubber gaiters slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 194,055 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and close to limit

Fail 23 Jun 2016 194,044 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside cv gaiter leaking slightly

Nearside rear tyre perished and close to limit

Offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

Pass 8 Jul 2015 190,479 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 190,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 185,402 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 172,531 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 172,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 161,834 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s mirror cracked but view to rear ok

Pass 11 Aug 2011 156,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 151,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 144,533 miles

Front Tyres Getting Low

Slight Play OSF Rack

Fail 3 Sep 2009 144,533 miles

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

Front Tyres Getting Low

Slight Play OSF Rack

Pass 20 Aug 2008 137,054 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 137,054 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 130,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 120,940 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 LZA is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LZA, 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 LZA is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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