2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LB51 OCG
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 263,469 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/06/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,469 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
LB51 OCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 263,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LB51 OCG Mileage History
- 15/02/2023261,411 mi
- 22/02/2023261,412 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/2024262,935 mi+1,523 mi
- 22/08/2025263,469 mi+534 mi
- 16/09/2025263,469 mi
Average of roughly 797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB51 OCG 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 (LB51 OCG) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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