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AE51 WFO

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 172,498 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2025 160,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat missing at time of test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody slight corroded from front to rear

Fail 24 Jun 2024 159,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat missing at time of test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody slight corroded from front to rear

Pass 7 Apr 2023 157,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 155,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 155,628 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads are low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded front and rear outer sills are corroded and various brake pipes are corroded and fuel pipes and power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,451 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads are wearing thin

time of test all the seats were removed and drive seat has slight movement

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 154,451 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake pads are wearing thin

time of test all the seats were removed and drive seat has slight movement

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 153,273 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded, brake pipes slightly corroded and both sides outer sill slightly corroded

osf and nsf track rod end ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

parking brake cable worn

Fail 2 Apr 2019 153,273 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded, brake pipes slightly corroded and both sides outer sill slightly corroded

osf and nsf track rod end ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

parking brake cable worn

Pass 3 Apr 2018 152,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 151,888 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,124 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 142,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 134,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 123,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 114,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,819 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 WFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WFO, 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 WFO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 WFO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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