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AE51 WFS

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,363 mi
Last recorded58,363 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 53,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

smoke test not dun as old cam belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,201 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,249 miles

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,242 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,624 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 WFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

AE51 WFS is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AE51 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 WFS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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