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AE51 LYW

2001 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Yellow Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 192,275 miles on the clock, averaging 7,714 miles per year, around 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 LYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
192,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,714

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,111
Average per year7,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 LYW 36k75k114k153k192k '05'26'15

Check AE51 LYW

Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage188,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage184,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage180,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage176,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage168,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage159,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage151,429 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage144,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage136,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,794 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage127,965 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,944 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage117,520 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage107,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage99,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage90,244 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage80,821 miles
Since last MOT+11,110 miles
PASS
Mileage69,711 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage58,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage50,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,707 miles
PASS
Mileage421,214 miles
Since last MOT+380,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,612 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,611 miles

🔧 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

RegistrationAE51 LYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 LYW

What car is AE51 LYW?

AE51 LYW is an yellow Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 LYW?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 LYW was 192,275 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 LYW passed its MOT?

AE51 LYW has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is AE51 LYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 LYW 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 LYW?

AE51 LYW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.