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AK51 BXX

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,854 mi
Last recorded126,854 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,854 miles

offside and nearside track rods dust covers perishing

operation of both front shock absorbers very weak - recommend replacement

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2018 126,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside track rods dust covers perishing

operation of both front shock absorbers very weak - recommend replacement

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2016 126,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 126,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 124,637 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor split

nearside rear tyre worn low

steel rims fitted to the front

Fail 14 Jun 2014 124,629 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor split

nearside rear tyre worn low

steel rims fitted to the front

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,606 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion forming

Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion forming

Pass 4 Apr 2012 113,229 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,307 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 101,307 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,561 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 24,689 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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AK51 BXX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK51 BXX, 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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AK51 BXX is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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