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AK51 XNZ

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

240,212 mi
Last recorded240,212 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 240,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 240,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 238,001 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

under body becoming corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 234,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 229,379 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 223,774 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 223,774 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 201,431 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 176,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 176,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 176,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 176,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 176,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 173,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 173,241 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 172,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 172,775 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 162,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 151,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 141,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 141,302 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 130,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 118,249 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2007 103,595 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 103,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 77,062 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 77,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a major 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 XNZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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