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AJ51 VUP

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

210,441 mi
Last recorded210,441 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 210,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 200,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 189,957 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 189,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 181,547 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 172,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 166,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 163,914 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 160,050 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 157,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 155,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 150,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 145,860 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2014 145,777 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,941 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,524 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 129,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,468 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 121,176 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,233 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 109,867 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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AJ51 VUP is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AJ51 VUP, 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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AJ51 VUP is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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