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AF51 CLY

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,973 mi
Last recorded165,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 165,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 153,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 153,824 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 140,454 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 132,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 125,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,126 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 71,247 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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AF51 CLY 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 90.9%.

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 AF51 CLY, 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

How do I check the history of AF51 CLY?

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What year was AF51 CLY registered?

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

Is AF51 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 CLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 CLY have outstanding finance?

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