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AE51 MDO

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,202 miles

front brake discs worn

play in o/s/s steering arm

Pass 16 Nov 2009 116,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres nearing limit's

Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 101,780 miles

interior mirror missing

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

n/s/f sttering rack arm has slight movement at inner fixing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 101,780 miles

interior mirror missing

n/s/f sttering rack arm has slight movement at inner fixing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,551 miles

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

no interior mirror fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2006 90,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no interior mirror fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2005 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 75,711 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 MDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MDO, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 MDO?

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What year was AE51 MDO registered?

AE51 MDO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AE51 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MDO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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