2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · Y271 ACL
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 168,837 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,837 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
Y271 ACL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 168,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 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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Y271 ACL Mileage History
- 26/08/2022163,757 mi
- 05/09/2023165,454 mi+1,697 mi
- 30/01/2025167,956 mi+2,502 mi
- 02/02/2026168,820 mi+864 mi
- 30/03/2026168,837 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y271 ACL 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 (Y271 ACL) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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