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AK51 YAV

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,713 mi
Last recorded222,713 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 222,713 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 216,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 210,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 205,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 200,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 197,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 193,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 183,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 173,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 165,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 163,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 163,177 miles

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

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

front bumper bracket o/s detatched

Fail 3 Sep 2014 163,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front bumper bracket o/s detatched

Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,097 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear brake lower effort

Fail 15 Mar 2013 160,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear brake lower effort

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 157,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 154,079 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slighty rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 154,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slighty rusted

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 152,239 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 148,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 137,563 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 137,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 111,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 91,894 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 YAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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