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AE51 WFM

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,853 mi
Last recorded192,853 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 192,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 192,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 189,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 189,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2018 181,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 178,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 173,935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 168,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 160,236 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 160,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 151,598 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 147,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 141,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 140,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2009

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2009

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,246 miles

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

screw in offside front tyre

slight bulging to nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front steering

surface cracking in tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2008 122,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

screw in offside front tyre

slight bulging to nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front steering

surface cracking in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 107,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering

slight surface cracking in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,531 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 93,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both front steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 28 Oct 2005 77,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 77,967 miles

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

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

front registration plate getting soiled

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 WFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WFM, 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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What year was AE51 WFM registered?

AE51 WFM is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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