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AE51 WFF

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,757 mi
Last recorded138,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 138,757 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 138,746 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking excessively (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from the outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front n/s front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 135,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 135,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 77,667 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2012 67,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 67,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2011 58,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 58,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,546 miles

brake ped warning light on

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake ped warning light on

front no plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,387 miles

unable to check upper lower front ball joints due to torsion bar on upper wish bone

Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

unable to check upper lower front ball joints due to torsion bar on upper wish bone

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,582 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 WFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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