2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DF51 AED
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 131,432 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF51 AED Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 131,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF51 AED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (DF51 AED) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (15 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/box (7.1.2)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
DF51 AED Mileage History
- 16/03/200626,772 mi
- 27/03/200735,987 mi+9,215 mi
- 07/04/200842,796 mi+6,809 mi
- 19/03/200951,575 mi+8,779 mi
- 13/03/201060,255 mi+8,680 mi
- 13/04/201166,619 mi+6,364 mi
- 13/04/201166,619 mi
- 14/04/201273,841 mi+7,222 mi
- 05/04/201378,686 mi+4,845 mi
- 31/03/201485,593 mi+6,907 mi
- 09/04/201594,481 mi+8,888 mi
- 04/04/2016102,460 mi+7,979 mi
- 03/04/2017111,052 mi+8,592 mi
- 03/04/2017111,053 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/2018112,225 mi+1,172 mi
- 16/04/2018112,225 mi
- 08/06/2019113,059 mi+834 mi
- 08/06/2019113,059 mi
- 25/11/2020119,268 mi+6,209 mi
- 06/12/2021120,714 mi+1,446 mi
- 30/11/2022124,175 mi+3,461 mi
- 30/11/2022124,175 mi
- 01/12/2023128,705 mi+4,530 mi
- 01/12/2023128,705 mi
- 29/11/2024130,136 mi+1,431 mi
- 29/11/2024130,136 mi
- 03/12/2025131,432 mi+1,296 mi
- 03/12/2025131,432 mi
Average of roughly 5,308 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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