2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · PX51 AVT
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 149,926 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX51 AVT Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 149,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (75 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX51 AVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (PX51 AVT) between October 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (75 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 118 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
PX51 AVT Mileage History
- 05/10/200578,901 mi
- 06/07/200679,613 mi+712 mi
- 04/07/200782,928 mi+3,315 mi
- 04/07/200782,928 mi
- 01/07/200886,586 mi+3,658 mi
- 04/07/200886,586 mi
- 03/07/200989,283 mi+2,697 mi
- 03/07/200989,283 mi
- 07/07/201092,512 mi+3,229 mi
- 15/07/201092,593 mi+81 mi
- 30/06/201195,609 mi+3,016 mi
- 30/06/201195,609 mi
- 04/07/201298,561 mi+2,952 mi
- 04/07/201298,561 mi
- 04/07/2013101,709 mi+3,148 mi
- 10/07/2013101,761 mi+52 mi
- 02/07/2014104,496 mi+2,735 mi
- 02/07/2014104,496 mi
- 14/07/2015107,504 mi+3,008 mi
- 14/07/2015107,504 mi
- 08/07/2016109,519 mi+2,015 mi
- 13/07/2016109,521 mi+2 mi
- 05/07/2017112,531 mi+3,010 mi
- 14/07/2017112,531 mi
- 14/08/2018117,833 mi+5,302 mi
- 31/08/2018117,970 mi+137 mi
- 19/08/2019121,959 mi+3,989 mi
- 04/09/2019122,164 mi+205 mi
- 17/08/2020127,638 mi+5,474 mi
- 25/08/2020127,638 mi
- 04/10/2021131,992 mi+4,354 mi
- 06/10/2021132,005 mi+13 mi
- 06/04/2023139,306 mi+7,301 mi
- 05/04/2024143,881 mi+4,575 mi
- 25/06/2025149,921 mi+6,040 mi
- 02/07/2025149,926 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,598 miles per year across 36 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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