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AIG 4880

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

196,055 mi
Last recorded196,055 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 4880
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 196,055 miles

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

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 196,055 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 May 2025 194,322 miles

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Pass 7 May 2024 192,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 190,007 miles

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

under sill applied for protection

Pass 6 May 2022 188,472 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

sligh play steering wheel

under sill applied for protection

Fail 6 May 2022 188,472 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

sligh play steering wheel

under sill applied for protection

Pass 13 Apr 2021 186,928 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 186,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2019

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017
Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,240 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 148,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014
Pass 19 Jun 2013 122,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,746 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 76,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,403 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 66,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,555 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,098 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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AIG 4880 is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AIG 4880, 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

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What year was AIG 4880 registered?

AIG 4880 is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is AIG 4880 safe to buy?

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