2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LK51 BXY
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 221,078 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK51 BXY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2023
- 221,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK51 BXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (LK51 BXY) between August 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
LK51 BXY Mileage History
- 29/08/200699,384 mi
- 05/09/2007111,191 mi+11,807 mi
- 18/09/2007111,658 mi+467 mi
- 20/08/2008123,337 mi+11,679 mi
- 05/08/2009135,861 mi+12,524 mi
- 03/08/2011162,118 mi+26,257 mi
- 13/08/2012175,342 mi+13,224 mi
- 14/08/2013193,031 mi+17,689 mi
- 14/08/2013193,031 mi
- 24/10/2014199,140 mi+6,109 mi
- 03/11/2021200,555 mi+1,415 mi
- 19/11/2021200,586 mi+31 mi
- 20/11/2021200,586 mi
- 18/11/2022210,611 mi+10,025 mi
- 21/11/2022210,635 mi+24 mi
- 30/11/2023221,067 mi+10,432 mi
- 04/12/2023221,078 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 7,049 miles per year across 17 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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