2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R29 LRN
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 153,641 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R29 LRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 153,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R29 LRN 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 (R29 LRN) between May 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre of tyre mis-shaped (5.2”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
R29 LRN Mileage History
- 07/05/2024149,249 mi
- 11/05/2024149,261 mi+12 mi
- 06/02/2025150,149 mi+888 mi
- 09/02/2026153,621 mi+3,472 mi
- 19/02/2026153,641 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,456 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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