2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · Y281 AAB
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 222,727 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y281 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 222,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y281 AAB Mileage History
- 29/02/2024221,540 mi
- 04/03/2024221,541 mi+1 mi
- 17/02/2025221,971 mi+430 mi
- 11/03/2026222,727 mi+756 mi
- 11/03/2026222,727 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y281 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (Y281 AAB) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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