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AO51 AFF

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,392 mi
Last recorded110,392 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,587 miles

Near side seat belt stork cover missing

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,531 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,559 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,559 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,613 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,355 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly in treads

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,483 miles

rear brakes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,404 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION / leaking,,,will need attention

Fail 21 Sep 2015 80,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION / leaking,,,will need attention

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,384 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 48,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,398 miles

warning light on at times

Pass 5 Oct 2005 13,770 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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AO51 AFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc 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 AO51 AFF, 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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AO51 AFF is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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