2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE51 MHY
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 258,975 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE51 MHY Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 258,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE51 MHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (AE51 MHY) between July 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AE51 MHY Mileage History
- 25/07/200565,224 mi
- 29/07/200565,224 mi
- 27/06/200684,753 mi+19,529 mi
- 29/06/200684,753 mi
- 20/08/2007100,925 mi+16,172 mi
- 25/08/2008107,434 mi+6,509 mi
- 24/08/2009115,750 mi+8,316 mi
- 26/08/2009115,754 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/2010124,210 mi+8,456 mi
- 25/08/2010124,210 mi
- 20/02/2012138,637 mi+14,427 mi
- 13/02/2013146,434 mi+7,797 mi
- 24/02/2014156,361 mi+9,927 mi
- 24/02/2014156,361 mi
- 17/02/2015165,558 mi+9,197 mi
- 02/03/2016175,681 mi+10,123 mi
- 02/03/2017185,286 mi+9,605 mi
- 15/03/2018197,219 mi+11,933 mi
- 12/06/2019208,697 mi+11,478 mi
- 17/06/2019208,697 mi
- 22/12/2020221,166 mi+12,469 mi
- 27/03/2021222,550 mi+1,384 mi
- 24/03/2022229,903 mi+7,353 mi
- 28/03/2022229,984 mi+81 mi
- 20/03/2023238,314 mi+8,330 mi
- 28/03/2023238,339 mi+25 mi
- 09/04/2024247,182 mi+8,843 mi
- 30/04/2024247,605 mi+423 mi
- 30/04/2025254,273 mi+6,668 mi
- 01/05/2025254,273 mi
- 21/04/2026258,936 mi+4,663 mi
- 05/05/2026258,975 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 9,325 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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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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