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AK51 XNM

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,681 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively ball (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 127,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively ball (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 124,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread n/s/r on very limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,294 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,116 miles

covers over testable items

Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,116 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers over testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,276 miles

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

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

covers over testable items

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,219 miles

covers over testable items

smoke on idle on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,085 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,916 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,209 miles

Both front lock stops are dry and require greasing

Nail in rear tyre

The N-S-F Inner track control arm has slight play in it

The N-S-R tyre is out of shape

The front Number plate has started to discolour around the screw

Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front lock stops are dry and require greasing

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The N-S-F Inner track control arm has slight play in it

The N-S-R tyre is out of shape

The O-S headlamp aim adjuster is seized in its holder and so is stopping it from allowing the correct adjustment to be made

The front Number plate has started to discolour around the screw

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,066 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,030 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 33,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 33,267 miles

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

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 XNM is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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