VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER AE51LXV has 26 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 186,875 miles 7 months ago on Friday 26th September 2025 at 07:22.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

AE51LXV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 2026186,875 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20247TH OCTOBER 2025178,597 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20237TH OCTOBER 2024161,879 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20227TH OCTOBER 2023149,201 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022144,324 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2021144,324 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20207TH OCTOBER 2021141,745 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2020141,726 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED13TH MAY 20192ND OCTOBER 2020138,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Minor Play Inner Steering Arm Joints.
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks In Treads.
FAILED13TH MAY 2019138,666 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Materially Affected By An Obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended Does Not Automatically Retract (7.1.2 (c))
  5. DANGEROUS - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized And Abs Not Fitted Or Inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Minor Play Inner Steering Arm Joints.
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks In Treads.
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201828TH FEBRUARY 2019136,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
PASSED1ST MARCH 201728TH FEBRUARY 2018134,279 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20157TH OCTOBER 2016129,351 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2015129,351 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201422ND SEPTEMBER 2015124,458 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20135TH SEPTEMBER 2014121,307 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201231ST JANUARY 2013113,672 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2012113,661 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Drive Shaft Which Forms Part Of The Suspension Coupling Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Fog Light Not Working On Electrical Trailer Socket
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201013TH OCTOBER 2011107,893 MI
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2010107,891 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20098TH SEPTEMBER 2010100,923 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2009100,919 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Coupling Flexible Rubber Or Fabric Coupling Unit Severely Cracked (2.5.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Drive Shaft Coupling Flexible Rubber Or Fabric Coupling Unit Severely Cracked (2.5.c.1d)
PASSED24TH JULY 200824TH JULY 200991,958 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 200724TH JULY 200882,559 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED25TH JULY 200782,559 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED13TH JULY 200612TH JULY 200776,854 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AE51LXV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

AE51LXV MOT Comments

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AE51LXV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 186,875 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,786 miles

AE51LXV FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration AE51LXV was manufactured on Friday 14th September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 186,875 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,786 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AE51LXV has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 11 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 8 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does AE51LXV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 AE51LXV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AE51LXV Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 AE51LXV does have Tax. Read more

When does AE51LXV Tax expire?

The current Tax for AE51LXV will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AE51LXV MOT expire?

The current MOT for AE51LXV will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 7th October 2026. Read more

When did AE51LXV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AE51LXV was on Friday 26th September 2025 at 07:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AE51LXV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for AE51LXV we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AE51LXV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for AE51LXV we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AE51LXV?

AE51LXV is registered as a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has AE51LXV done?

The odometer reading for AE51LXV at the last MOT in September 2025 was 186,875 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,786 miles per year. Read more

How old is AE51LXV?

The vehicle AE51LXV was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Friday 14th September 2001. Read more

What colour is AE51LXV?

The official colour of AE51LXV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AE51LXV have?

AE51LXV has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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