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WU51 VLA

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,870 mi
Last recorded70,870 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 70,870 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,245 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 67,245 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 66,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 62,503 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,607 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2016 56,808 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2016 56,808 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,017 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 54,017 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,794 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,663 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,449 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,238 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,501 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 41,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,923 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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WU51 VLA is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2001 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 111,082 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 Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 VLA registered?

WU51 VLA is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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