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AE51 MFX

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,405 mi
Last recorded172,405 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 172,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2025 170,222 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 170,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 167,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Steering rack inner joint has slight play.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,649 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 160,649 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill very corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 150,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 150,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,164 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 134,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 129,572 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 129,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,837 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,906 miles

brake warning light on

some movement in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

some movement in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,882 miles

Offside and Nearside inner rack joints slight play

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,126 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,209 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,029 miles

Nearside rear height adjusting airbag leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,029 miles

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

Nearside rear height adjusting airbag leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,451 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 79,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,938 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 MFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MFX, 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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What year was AE51 MFX registered?

AE51 MFX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is AE51 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MFX shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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