2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · OU51 DXM
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 104,866 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU51 DXM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2022
- 104,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU51 DXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (OU51 DXM) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Exhaust system insecure not attached to mounting (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation direction (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all nearside direction indicators not working with hazard warning lights (4.4.”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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