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EIA 2045

2001 Volkswagen Van

Cream Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,417 mi
Last recorded181,417 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Van70,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIA 2045
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 181,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 177,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 172,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 167,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 166,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 162,810 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 162,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 137,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 130,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,672 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 124,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hole In Drivers Seat Cloth. Not exposing springs

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R brake binding on slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hole In Drivers Seat Cloth. Not exposing springs

O/S/R brake binding on slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 77,056 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 77,056 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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EIA 2045 is a 2001 Volkswagen Van in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 70,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EIA 2045, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EIA 2045?

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What year was EIA 2045 registered?

EIA 2045 is a 2001 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is EIA 2045 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIA 2045 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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