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AE51 MEV

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

227,418 mi
Last recorded227,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 227,418 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 221,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 213,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 213,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 205,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 199,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 193,059 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jul 2016 193,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2015 187,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 187,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 180,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 180,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 171,715 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 171,715 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 165,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 165,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 165,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust corroded!

Pass 29 Jul 2011 158,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 158,055 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 143,834 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 143,834 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 131,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 131,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 119,761 miles

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

minimal amount of play detected in offside steering rack end joint.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 106,825 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

r/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,100 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,576 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 MEV 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 63%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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