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AF51 CVG

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,633 mi
Last recorded151,633 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 151,633 miles

engine has an oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2024 151,069 miles

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2024 151,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,650 miles

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2023 148,635 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 146,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints have play ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,219 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 134,219 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,474 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,783 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 103,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 159,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 90,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 86,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,768 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 CVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG?

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What year was AF51 CVG registered?

AF51 CVG is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is AF51 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 CVG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 CVG have outstanding finance?

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