2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · NB53 ABO
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 191,564 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NB53 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 191,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NB53 ABO Mileage History
- 11/10/2022183,193 mi
- 12/10/2022183,193 mi
- 16/11/2023187,121 mi+3,928 mi
- 22/11/2024191,393 mi+4,272 mi
- 19/02/2026191,564 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 2,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NB53 ABO 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 (NB53 ABO) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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