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AE51 WFH

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,827 mi
Last recorded135,827 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 134,578 miles

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 129,932 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear sill to door shut corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,635 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Feb 2012 119,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,635 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering component

Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering component

Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 89,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,858 miles

exhaust blow from centre pipe

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,776 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 WFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 WFH registered?

AE51 WFH is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AE51 WFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WFH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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