2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LA51 FVV
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/12/2001. Recorded mileage 161,482 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1896cc
LA51 FVV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 161,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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LA51 FVV Mileage History
- 10/01/200652,856 mi
- 27/06/200769,556 mi+16,700 mi
- 01/07/200882,210 mi+12,654 mi
- 24/08/201093,387 mi+11,177 mi
- 23/08/2011101,440 mi+8,053 mi
- 20/08/2012123,975 mi+22,535 mi
- 22/08/2012123,975 mi
- 22/08/2013131,822 mi+7,847 mi
- 03/09/2013131,829 mi+7 mi
- 27/08/2014140,204 mi+8,375 mi
- 02/09/2014118,892 mi-21,312 mi
- 03/09/2015146,303 mi+27,411 mi
- 03/09/2015146,303 mi
- 25/08/2016153,120 mi+6,817 mi
- 01/09/2016153,238 mi+118 mi
- 05/06/2017158,571 mi+5,333 mi
- 04/07/2018160,504 mi+1,933 mi
- 08/07/2019161,294 mi+790 mi
- 05/06/2021161,384 mi+90 mi
- 23/07/2026161,467 mi+83 mi
- 23/07/2026161,482 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,291 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LA51 FVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (LA51 FVV) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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