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AF51 COU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,727 mi
Last recorded171,727 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 171,727 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 161,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 161,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 141,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,918 miles

brake warning light on

nsf mirror cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 121,916 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

nsf mirror cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,280 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,450 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 COU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COU, 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 COU?

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What year was AF51 COU registered?

AF51 COU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is AF51 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 COU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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