Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2461cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 231,373 miles on the clock, averaging 6,045 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.
MOT & Mileage History for AE51 LXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 231,373 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,071 |
| Average per year | 6,045 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (1990–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Identified Faults
EGR valve carbon buildup
Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE51 LXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2461cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AE51 LXU
What car is AE51 LXU?
AE51 LXU is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 LXU?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 LXU was 231,373 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 LXU passed its MOT?
AE51 LXU has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.
Is AE51 LXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 LXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AE51 LXU?
AE51 LXU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.