2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BJ04 UPE
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 180,571 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ04 UPE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 180,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BJ04 UPE Mileage History
- 13/06/200718,069 mi
- 15/06/200718,069 mi
- 13/11/200845,504 mi+27,435 mi
- 03/09/201045,546 mi+42 mi
- 04/09/201045,555 mi+9 mi
- 04/10/201160,847 mi+15,292 mi
- 05/10/201160,847 mi
- 04/01/201394,506 mi+33,659 mi
- 07/01/201394,506 mi
- 20/05/2014110,130 mi+15,624 mi
- 23/05/2014110,130 mi
- 27/04/2015122,482 mi+12,352 mi
- 28/04/2015122,482 mi
- 20/05/2016145,006 mi+22,524 mi
- 20/05/2016145,006 mi
- 24/04/2017137,477 mi-7,529 mi
- 07/07/2018159,809 mi+22,332 mi
- 11/06/2019161,667 mi+1,858 mi
- 12/01/2021165,641 mi+3,974 mi
- 07/02/2022167,780 mi+2,139 mi
- 01/03/2023167,822 mi+42 mi
- 26/02/2024172,889 mi+5,067 mi
- 01/03/2024172,889 mi
- 20/02/2025176,097 mi+3,208 mi
- 20/02/2025176,097 mi
- 20/02/2026180,569 mi+4,472 mi
- 20/02/2026180,571 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,694 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BJ04 UPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ04 UPE) between June 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (41 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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