2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BJ53 VRV
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 185,588 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BJ53 VRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 185,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 VRV 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 (BJ53 VRV) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
BJ53 VRV Mileage History
- 28/07/2022164,268 mi
- 28/07/2023171,958 mi+7,690 mi
- 25/07/2024178,079 mi+6,121 mi
- 02/09/2025185,586 mi+7,507 mi
- 02/09/2025185,588 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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