MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front slight play in steering rack end
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front slight play in steering rack end
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point to sill (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
No spare wheel fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
No spare wheel fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs are badly corroded and worn.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both sides brear brake discs corroded
brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NSF tyre outer sidewall cut
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AK51 BYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 2001.
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