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AO51 ZTC

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,021 mi
Last recorded45,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,044 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 44,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 43,116 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 43,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,294 miles

nearrside and offside rear tyres near limit

Pass 23 Dec 2021 40,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,845 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 37,845 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,227 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,915 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,406 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,406 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 23,615 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,522 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,019 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 ZTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZTC, 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 AO51 ZTC registered?

AO51 ZTC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AO51 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 ZTC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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