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AE51 LZT

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,456 mi
Last recorded171,456 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 171,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 162,701 miles

Nearside Doorstep to sill corroded

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 162,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Doorstep to sill corroded

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 160,892 miles

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

Side door step corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 160,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Side door step corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in nsf and osf inner rack ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf short brake pipe from hose to caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front nsf chassis rail damaged/bent.

Nearside Front nsf rear concentric washer missing on lower arm.

Offside Rear osr mud flap insecure.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 159,869 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced osf side light very dim. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in nsf and osf inner rack ball joints. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf short brake pipe from hose to caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front nsf chassis rail damaged/bent.

Nearside Front nsf rear concentric washer missing on lower arm.

Offside Rear osr mud flap insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 157,736 miles

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

Nearside Front nsf chassis rail damaged

Nearside Front nsf lower arm, rear concentric washer missing.

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

Offside Rear osr mud flap insecure

slight play in steering rack arms.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 157,722 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front nsf chassis rail damaged

Nearside Front nsf lower arm, rear concentric washer missing.

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

Offside Rear osr mud flap insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 154,280 miles

both front brake hoses perished

coolant pipe at front of engine ballooning

nsf chassis rail damaged

nsf lower arm concentric washer missing

slight play in both front rack arms

Fail 14 Sep 2017 154,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front brake hoses perished

coolant pipe at front of engine ballooning

nsf chassis rail damaged

nsf lower arm concentric washer missing

slight play in both front rack arms

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,414 miles

All flexible brake hoses getting perished.

Exhaust system blowing at joints

N/s/f inner rack bush slight play

N/side o/side sill damaged

O/s/r n/s/r indicator lenes blaced out

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 150,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet out alignment (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system blowing.

Flexible brake hoses getting perished all.

Nearside Front Inner Rack pin bush has slight play .

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber split on ends

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

n/s/ o/s/ sill damaged.

o/s/r n/s/r indicator lenes blacked out.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 136,286 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

advise brake warning light on

advise fuel filter corroded

advise hand brake cabels deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 128,635 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 128,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 124,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion underbody

Pass 19 Aug 2010 116,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 116,668 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,920 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 109,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 109,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,489 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 102,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 96,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 96,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,984 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 LZT 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 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 LZT, 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 LZT is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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