2001 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · VA51 AVU
2001 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 170,290 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA51 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 170,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA51 AVU 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 Mitsubishi Shogun (VA51 AVU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA51 AVU Mileage History
- 09/11/2023154,048 mi
- 10/11/2023154,081 mi+33 mi
- 12/12/2024163,234 mi+9,153 mi
- 17/12/2024163,239 mi+5 mi
- 20/11/2025170,290 mi+7,051 mi
Average of roughly 7,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The internal lining of the steel fuel tank can flake off, clogging the fuel filter, lines, and eventually damaging the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors.
- Rear Subframe & Arch RustSerious
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- Brake Accumulator (ABS Pump) FailureSerious
The electric pump and nitrogen-filled accumulator tank can fail, leading to a loss of power assistance for the brakes.
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