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AK51 VZM

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

229,920 mi
Last recorded229,920 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 229,920 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 229,914 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 227,065 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 225,709 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 221,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 221,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 217,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 217,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 213,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 210,202 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 208,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front flexible perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 205,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes to secondary flexibles corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 205,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes to secondary flexibles corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 200,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 198,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 196,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 186,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 186,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 171,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 171,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 158,884 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 151,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 151,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 137,269 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 137,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 123,103 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 123,092 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs slightly worn front brake pads appear thin

Pass 13 Sep 2007 103,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 84,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 VZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AK51 VZM shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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