2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · Y481 EFT
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 208,251 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y481 EFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
- 208,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Y481 EFT Mileage History
- 28/06/2022197,533 mi
- 02/07/2022197,534 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/2023202,606 mi+5,072 mi
- 12/06/2024205,521 mi+2,915 mi
- 14/06/2025208,251 mi+2,730 mi
Average of roughly 3,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y481 EFT 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 (Y481 EFT) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y481 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y481EFT.
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF GT TDI
YAMAHA
SR125
FIAT
DUCATO
HONDA
CBR600F
PEUGEOT
208
YAMAHA
XJR1300
FORD
PUMA
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.