2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CR04 ABU
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 191,549 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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CR04 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 191,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CR04 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (CR04 ABU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
CR04 ABU Mileage History
- 02/08/2024184,414 mi
- 29/07/2025187,680 mi+3,266 mi
- 30/07/2025187,720 mi+40 mi
- 21/08/2026191,545 mi+3,825 mi
- 21/08/2026191,549 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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