2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BM53 LJL
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 162,876 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BM53 LJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 162,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM53 LJL 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 (BM53 LJL) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake released on rollers (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to check due to luggage strapped to seat (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BM53 LJL Mileage History
- 21/10/2022155,216 mi
- 18/10/2023156,916 mi+1,700 mi
- 25/10/2023156,920 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/2024162,767 mi+5,847 mi
- 06/11/2024162,876 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 3,744 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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