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AE51 MGY

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

158,021 mi
Last recorded158,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 158,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Marked in yellow. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 154,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of rear of vehicle is corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 154,554 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged cable badly worn/frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners around mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed front pipe broken, not attached. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area in front of rear suspension arm bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner tread perished and split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front pipe not attached (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Towbar attachment likely to become detached 2x securing bolts missing. (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of rear of vehicle is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,409 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 149,406 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe burst on brake test. NO BRAKES (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system central brake line blown/leaking NO BRAKES (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance bumper beam heavily corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 144,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 144,497 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Broken between Cat and center section (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 140,741 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 140,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,591 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess corodded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,284 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,088 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TYRES DAMAGED ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,087 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TYRES DAMAGED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 119,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle suspension been lowered

Fail 5 Mar 2014 114,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle suspension been lowered

Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

none standard alloy wheels fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

side windows have tint

Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,413 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s inner steering rack joints.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 102,404 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

slight play in n/s & o/s inner steering rack joints.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 87,639 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall is cut, not exposing cords

Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,629 miles

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall is cut, not exposing cords

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,100 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,203 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 MGY is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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