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DG51 FUE

2001 Volkswagen T4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

168,671 mi
Last recorded168,671 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen T4138,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 168,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust not clearly visible due to paste on front section

Fail 6 May 2026 168,669 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust not clearly visible due to paste on front section

Pass 10 May 2025 168,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 166,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 165,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,940 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2021 160,885 miles

Brake cable damaged park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 153,012 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 148,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 141,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 138,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 138,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusting

Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,321 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,969 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 93,969 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 68,520 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,203
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
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DG51 FUE is a 2001 Volkswagen T4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 138,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T4 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 FUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T4 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG51 FUE registered?

DG51 FUE is a 2001 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DG51 FUE safe to buy?

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