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AF51 CLU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

193,987 mi
Last recorded193,987 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 193,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 172,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 172,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 165,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 152,571 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 152,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 139,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 139,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 119,419 miles

195/70/15C. OF 7mm OR 3.5mm NR 8mm NF 8mm.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,419 miles

195/70/15C. OF 7mm OR 3.5mm NR 8mm NF 8mm.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,232 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering

Fail 5 Jun 2010 109,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering

Pass 20 May 2009 99,397 miles

Clip missing from airbox lid causing resonance.

Coolant staining on front of block

Nail in offside rear tyre,

Nearside rear tyre is heavily perished.

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Spare tyre is perished down to cord.

Fail 20 May 2009 99,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Clip missing from airbox lid causing resonance.

Coolant staining on front of block

Nail in offside rear tyre,

Nearside rear tyre is heavily perished.

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Spare tyre is perished down to cord.

Pass 9 May 2008 91,046 miles

Belly pan fitted.

Both front brake disk inner faces lipped.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre outter sidewalls in poor condition.

Slight play in steering rack.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 8 May 2008 91,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Belly pan fitted.

Both front brake disk inner faces lipped.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre outter sidewalls in poor condition.

Slight play in steering rack.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 23 May 2007 81,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 81,832 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both nearside tyres perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,252 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 71,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

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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AF51 CLU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AF51 CLU, 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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AF51 CLU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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