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front to rear brake pipe joiner getting corroded
testable components covered
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reverse light not working
front to rear brake pipe joiner getting corroded
slight play in several front anti roll bar bushes
testable components covered
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch area holed but not within prescribed area
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all power steering pipes in and around rack area on limit of corrosion
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
towbar and brackets on limit of corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section cracked off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty rack leaking on o/s area (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake rod excessively corroded both hand brake joiner rods corroded (1.1.15 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch area holed but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear reverse light not working
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all power steering pipes in and around rack area on limit of corrosion
both rear tyres getting perished
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
towbar and brackets on limit of corrosion
ns front and rear chassis corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ns front and rear chassis corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail supply (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail supply (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner sill holed out side prescribed area
Offside Rear wishbone corroded
brake pad wear indicator defective
side door step sill holed and corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded supply (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail supply (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wishbone corroded
brake pad wear indicator defective
side door step sill holed and corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
middle section of exhaust on limit of blowing
parts of underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
slight play in / out at steering wheel
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
brake servo pipe in engine bay insecure
corrosion in n/s/f inner and outer sill areas at front lower points
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
slightly rusty in places underneath
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker at low readings (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in mid / front area of inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour outer lens cracked / broken (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area at rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear hand brake mechanism not returning on caliper
brake servo pipe in engine bay insecure
corrosion in n/s/f inner and outer sill areas at front lower points
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
slightly rusty in places underneath
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Wooden bulkhead catching on seatbelt. (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSF mirror loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OSR bumper loose
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSF mirror loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OSR bumper loose
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
underside needs a wax oyl
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside & nearside rear brake pads wearing thin & discs scrored
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside & nearside rear brake discs scrored & pads wearing thin
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside needs a wax oyl
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside needs a wax oyl
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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AE51 MHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2001.
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