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AF51CVM
2001 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2461cc
General Information
- Registration AF51CVM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2001
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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131 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 341,478 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 341,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 329,790 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Jacking point excessively corroded.
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 315,818 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 315,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 304,339 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and back box (6.1.2 (a))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 304,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 294,933 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 285,990 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Passengers Front Passengers Rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 279,054 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 279,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 266,452 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 266,452 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 250,001 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 249,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 227,755 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 219,550 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 15 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 219,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 209,239 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 209,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 198,056 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 15 Jun 202627 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 197,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 182,546 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 15 Jun 20265 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 168,878 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 15 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 168,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 149,666 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 149,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 131,122 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 131,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 116,235 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 116,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
29 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 95,833 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008 15 Jun 20261 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 86,998 MI
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AF51CVM was registered on 2001-12-27
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