2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · WX51 RNA
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 255,700 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX51 RNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 255,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX51 RNA 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 (WX51 RNA) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both seized up. (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
WX51 RNA Mileage History
- 30/03/2022250,595 mi
- 13/05/2022250,638 mi+43 mi
- 03/01/2024250,760 mi+122 mi
- 09/01/2024250,783 mi+23 mi
- 03/11/2025255,700 mi+4,917 mi
Average of roughly 1,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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