2001 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YN51 LRK
2001 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 208,361 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN51 LRK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 208,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN51 LRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Transporter (YN51 LRK) between March 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
YN51 LRK Mileage History
- 28/03/2007111,431 mi
- 31/03/2008114,860 mi+3,429 mi
- 01/04/2009117,846 mi+2,986 mi
- 31/03/2010121,347 mi+3,501 mi
- 31/03/2011123,839 mi+2,492 mi
- 27/03/2012125,484 mi+1,645 mi
- 15/03/2013135,138 mi+9,654 mi
- 26/03/2014147,901 mi+12,763 mi
- 26/03/2015153,166 mi+5,265 mi
- 01/04/2016159,783 mi+6,617 mi
- 03/04/2017165,454 mi+5,671 mi
- 05/04/2017165,456 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/2019168,692 mi+3,236 mi
- 15/06/2019168,692 mi
- 21/05/2020169,956 mi+1,264 mi
- 29/05/2020169,987 mi+31 mi
- 02/06/2021176,055 mi+6,068 mi
- 26/05/2022183,307 mi+7,252 mi
- 25/05/2023190,370 mi+7,063 mi
- 31/05/2023190,580 mi+210 mi
- 15/05/2024196,310 mi+5,730 mi
- 13/06/2025202,712 mi+6,402 mi
- 15/06/2026208,361 mi+5,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,044 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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