2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YN51 LPX
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 126,780 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN51 LPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 126,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN51 LPX 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 (YN51 LPX) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released with side light lights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
YN51 LPX Mileage History
- 17/10/2024125,275 mi
- 17/10/2024125,275 mi
- 17/10/2025126,765 mi+1,490 mi
- 18/11/2025126,775 mi+10 mi
- 27/11/2025126,780 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,354 miles per year across 5 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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