Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BJ04 GAU

BJ04 GAU

2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/04/2004. Recorded mileage 225,859 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2004 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
225,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1896cc

BJ04 GAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
  • 225,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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BJ04 GAU Mileage History

  1. 08/09/2023209,745 mi
  2. 12/11/2024219,847 mi+10,102 mi
  3. 10/03/2025222,186 mi+2,339 mi
  4. 04/06/2025222,289 mi+103 mi
  5. 21/04/2026225,859 mi+3,570 mi

Average of roughly 6,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BJ04 GAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 09:27
MOT Analysis

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 (BJ04 GAU) between September 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 April 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 (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper shock absorber mount has an i”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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