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AP51 BYC

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,763 mi
Last recorded154,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 154,763 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 154,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 154,721 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 154,714 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 154,700 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 154,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 153,093 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 153,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 151,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 148,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 138,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 135,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,852 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 127,443 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 127,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,338 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 115,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 112,394 miles

under side of van rusty

rear wipers poor condition

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2008 112,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear wipers poor condition

under side of van rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2007 111,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,271 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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AP51 BYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP51 BYC, 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 AP51 BYC registered?

AP51 BYC is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AP51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 BYC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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