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AE51 MHZ

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 173,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 172,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 170,108 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 170,108 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 168,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 165,782 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 163,992 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 162,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 159,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 159,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust starting to deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2015 159,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust starting to deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 159,688 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both c.v. boots damp on shaft

o/s/f tyre wear

only one washer n/s

screen damage

Fail 12 Sep 2014 158,688 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both c.v. boots damp on shaft

o/s/f tyre wear

only one washer n/s

screen damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 150,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s side door diff to close

Fail 19 Sep 2013 150,480 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s side door diff to close

Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 127,213 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 107,149 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 107,142 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,692 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre outter sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

unable to check rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Fail 22 Feb 2008 68,692 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre outter sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

unable to check rear seat belts due to customers belongings

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,602 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,602 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/r spring assistor flat

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,720 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,409 miles

advise on front brake discs lipped

advise on rear brake discs lipped

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 MHZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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