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AF51 YLS

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

244,620 mi
Last recorded244,620 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 244,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service & parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 239,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 235,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 233,431 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 232,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 229,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 225,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 220,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 217,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 213,958 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 213,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 204,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 193,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 184,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 174,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 168,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 154,916 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside steering arm has slight play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2011 154,887 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside steering arm has slight play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 139,027 miles

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

front number plate is starting to de-laminate

Pass 9 Jan 2009 123,208 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 103,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,191 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,038 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

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 YLS 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 YLS, 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 YLS is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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