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AF51 CVE

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

353,698 mi
Last recorded353,698 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 353,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 353,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 342,494 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches/Outer sills/Archs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 342,472 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches/Outer sills/Archs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 332,417 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 332,417 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 320,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 320,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 311,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 311,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 283,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 283,468 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 267,366 miles

Brake back plates rusty.

Brake hoses deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 267,366 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake back plates rusty.

Brake hoses deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 253,051 miles

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

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r outer sill corroded and crunchy

Pass 1 Aug 2016 240,626 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 240,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 226,555 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 212,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Jul 2014 212,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2012 210,596 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 210,588 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 203,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 193,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 182,232 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 171,950 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 171,871 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 151,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 134,739 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 134,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 107,409 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 CVE is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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