2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AP51 BYS
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 173,589 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP51 BYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 173,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP51 BYS 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 (AP51 BYS) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AP51 BYS Mileage History
- 23/08/2023164,493 mi
- 06/08/2024169,144 mi+4,651 mi
- 09/07/2025171,953 mi+2,809 mi
- 20/07/2026173,589 mi+1,636 mi
- 20/07/2026173,589 mi
Average of roughly 3,127 miles per year across 5 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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