2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BC04 XGS
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 185,674 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC04 XGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 185,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC04 XGS 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 (BC04 XGS) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected pad come away from backing plate (1.1.21”.
BC04 XGS Mileage History
- 22/11/2023180,523 mi
- 12/09/2024182,813 mi+2,290 mi
- 14/08/2025184,272 mi+1,459 mi
- 22/08/2025184,275 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/2026185,674 mi+1,399 mi
Average of roughly 1,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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