MOT Status
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244,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate is starting to de-laminate
Nearside door mirror cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AF51 YLS registered?
AF51 YLS is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is AF51 YLS safe to buy?
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