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AF51 CVK

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

203,708 mi
Last recorded203,708 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 203,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 200,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 200,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 196,047 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 196,045 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 191,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 190,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 189,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 180,240 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 179,272 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 176,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing Both Rears (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 169,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 168,907 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 161,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n.s.r tyre cracking/ perished

o.s.r tyre cracking perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 156,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 147,426 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 147,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,602 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 124,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,633 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,287 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 92,179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 92,179 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,123 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 71,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 CVK is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

Is AF51 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 CVK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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