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AK51 HWB

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

178,241 mi
Last recorded178,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 178,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 177,953 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 171,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlamps have beam diffusers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2024 168,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 168,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 160,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 160,033 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 149,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Fail 4 Aug 2021 142,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 119,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 100,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,304 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 67,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 60,670 miles

front and rear tyres inner and outer walls perrished front and rear brake discs corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,970 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 HWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc 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 AK51 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AK51 HWB safe to buy?

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