MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various leaks and repairs (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
under side and suspension components coated with underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/slight rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, system deteriorated/repaired (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sills rusted/holed outwith prescribed areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/slight rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, system deteriorated/repaired (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sills rusted/holed outwith prescribed areas
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked 30 cm sus component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
some underside components corroded
offside rear damper damaged
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattren (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattren (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside rear damper damaged
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to nearside sill
front brake hoses starting to perish
osr suspension airbag perished
slight oil leak from gearbox
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Front sidelamps have slight blue effect
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bit stiff but is moving (3.6.E.3)
air bag helper sping at offside rear deflated
wheel alignment should be checked and reset ?
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened long section (3.5.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres badly worn on inner edges -See Advise (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower to apply (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure at lower fixings (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. forward facing double seat jammed in lower position- belts not checked (6.2.A.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Front sidelamps have slight blue effect
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bit stiff but is moving (3.6.E.3)
wheel alignment should be checked and reset ?
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
nearside and offside front discs worn
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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AE51 MJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2001.
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