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AE51 LZJ

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

254,513 mi
Last recorded254,513 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 254,513 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around wheel arch/body panels - spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 254,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front headlight adjuster works intermittently

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort readings at rear (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around wheel arch/body panels - spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 249,113 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body panels/wheel arch areas spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 249,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking oil leak pipe connection on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area corroded/holed near to axle bush mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body panels/wheel arch areas spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 245,117 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2021 245,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 15 Jun 2020 239,479 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak bottom area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at upper shock mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper spring mount/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear park brake cable corroded/split

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear chassis - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill/wheel arch lip areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 239,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - forward bush - excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low readings and no lock out (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear park brake cable corroded/split

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak bottom area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at upper shock mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper spring mount/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear chassis - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill/wheel arch lip areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 230,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both inner drive shaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake fluid suspected contaminated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring under floor mount area severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis to flexi pipes corroded, pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear shock absorber chassis inner mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear disc back plates corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 230,249 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward lower wheel arch/sill area corroded and holed, near to rear arm suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs severely corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central middle exhaust box corroded and holed

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both inner drive shaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake fluid suspected contaminated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring under floor mount area severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis to flexi pipes corroded, pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear shock absorber chassis inner mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear bench/bed structure insecure

Rear rear disc back plates corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 221,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 212,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 212,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 198,364 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 198,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 186,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 186,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 177,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 177,495 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 167,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pad warning light on

offside rear airbag insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2013 167,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

offside rear airbag insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2012 157,106 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 157,099 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 144,961 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 144,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,194 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belt enersha anchor points coverd over with panells

Fail 1 Jun 2010 135,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to check rear seat belt enersha anchor points coverd over with panells

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,074 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 123,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 112,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 112,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,489 miles

engine oil leak

small chips in front screen x2

Pass 24 May 2007 98,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 98,707 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2006 86,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 72,881 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 LZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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