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2001 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LA51 FVX

LA51 FVX

2001 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 150,746 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2001 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
150,746 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1895cc

LA51 FVX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
  • 150,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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LA51 FVX Mileage History

  1. 09/05/2022130,473 mi
  2. 04/05/2023141,808 mi+11,335 mi
  3. 05/05/2023141,812 mi+4 mi
  4. 21/08/2024148,194 mi+6,382 mi
  5. 30/09/2025150,746 mi+2,552 mi

Average of roughly 5,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LA51 FVX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 14:11
MOT Analysis

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 (LA51 FVX) between May 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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