2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DG51 FTU
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 232,053 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG51 FTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2023
- 232,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG51 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (DG51 FTU) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 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 (28 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (”.
DG51 FTU Mileage History
- 04/03/2022230,532 mi
- 11/03/2022230,534 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/2023232,052 mi+1,518 mi
- 21/06/2023232,053 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,172 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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