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AO51 AGU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,725 mi
Last recorded132,725 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 132,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Locking mechanism (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 130,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 128,573 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 122,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,995 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 116,551 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 116,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 113,657 miles

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

Evidence of fuel leak but no leak present

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,015 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,352 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 AGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc 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 AO51 AGU, 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 AO51 AGU registered?

AO51 AGU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is AO51 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 AGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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