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AK51 YAU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,284 mi
Last recorded111,284 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,284 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 111,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 108,492 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 108,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 105,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,523 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,322 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 100,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,896 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 97,896 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,627 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,031 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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 YAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

AK51 YAU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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