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AK51 BYC

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

283,152 mi
Last recorded283,152 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 283,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 281,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 278,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 277,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 276,273 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 275,231 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 272,156 miles

Front both brake flex hose pershing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock lower bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2017 269,248 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area sliding door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2016 266,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 264,804 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 259,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 246,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 233,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 220,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 204,918 miles

Front and rear brake discs look worn and pads look low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 182,817 miles

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

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

cant see inner brake pads

Fail 22 Aug 2009 182,525 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

cant see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Aug 2008 164,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

crack in windscreen outside sweep of wipers

Fail 30 Aug 2008 164,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in windscreen outside sweep of wipers

Pass 3 Sep 2007 145,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 123,063 miles

grease around nearside c/v boot

Fail 2 Aug 2006 123,063 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

grease around nearside c/v boot

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 BYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BYC, 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 AK51 BYC registered?

AK51 BYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 BYC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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