2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DS51 XDX
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/11/2001. Recorded mileage 162,731 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2461cc
DS51 XDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 162,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DS51 XDX Mileage History
- 19/05/2023161,705 mi
- 13/05/2024161,836 mi+131 mi
- 29/04/2025162,305 mi+469 mi
- 07/05/2026162,731 mi+426 mi
- 08/05/2026162,731 mi
Average of roughly 345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS51 XDX 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 (DS51 XDX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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