2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AE51 MHZ
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 173,222 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE51 MHZ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 173,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE51 MHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (AE51 MHZ) between September 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.”.
AE51 MHZ Mileage History
- 20/09/200542,409 mi
- 13/09/200655,720 mi+13,311 mi
- 15/09/200655,720 mi
- 09/03/200758,602 mi+2,882 mi
- 13/03/200758,602 mi
- 22/02/200868,692 mi+10,090 mi
- 22/02/200868,692 mi
- 24/02/200979,090 mi+10,398 mi
- 12/04/201090,721 mi+11,631 mi
- 18/03/2011107,142 mi+16,421 mi
- 19/03/2011107,149 mi+7 mi
- 13/04/2012127,213 mi+20,064 mi
- 16/04/2012127,279 mi+66 mi
- 19/09/2013150,480 mi+23,201 mi
- 20/09/2013150,487 mi+7 mi
- 12/09/2014158,688 mi+8,201 mi
- 12/09/2014159,688 mi+1,000 mi
- 21/09/2015159,689 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2015159,689 mi
- 06/09/2016159,691 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2017162,198 mi+2,507 mi
- 01/10/2018163,992 mi+1,794 mi
- 17/10/2019165,782 mi+1,790 mi
- 09/10/2020167,184 mi+1,402 mi
- 03/11/2021168,871 mi+1,687 mi
- 08/11/2022170,108 mi+1,237 mi
- 08/11/2022170,108 mi
- 14/11/2023171,369 mi+1,261 mi
- 07/11/2024172,375 mi+1,006 mi
- 18/11/2025173,222 mi+847 mi
Average of roughly 6,488 miles per year across 30 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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