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AM51 XGP

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,135 mi
Last recorded175,135 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 XGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 175,135 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 174,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 174,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 174,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 171,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 168,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 168,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack boot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 166,435 miles

n/s front inner rack rack end has slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2019 166,435 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

n/s front inner rack rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2018 163,063 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 163,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,081 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Jul 2015 155,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in top steering column bush

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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AM51 XGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM51 XGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 XGP registered?

AM51 XGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AM51 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 XGP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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