2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · Y253 ATR
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 186,774 miles. MOT valid until 07/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2461cc
Y253 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 186,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y253 ATR Mileage History
- 11/01/2024184,455 mi
- 12/01/2024184,455 mi
- 21/01/2025185,513 mi+1,058 mi
- 21/01/2025185,513 mi
- 24/01/2026186,774 mi+1,261 mi
Average of roughly 1,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y253 ATR 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 (Y253 ATR) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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