2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · DE04 KYB

The Volkswagen Transporter passed its most recent MOT on 10 February 2026 at 249,625 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend appears stable across the available history. The vehicle carries a clean test sheet from that date, though two earlier failures on 23 January 2026 at 249,585 miles and 10 January 2025 at 248,127 miles were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The pattern shows the van returning for a pass within weeks of each failure. At roughly 22 years old the Transporter shows 249,625 miles, equating to about 11,347 miles per year which is typical for this age of light commercial vehicle. Mileage accumulation is steady rather than aggressive: the record moves from 244,353 miles on 15 January 2024 to 248,134 miles on 1 March 2025, then to 249,585 by January 2026. No long dormant periods or sudden high-use spikes appear in the data, and the sparse five-entry history with zero advisories suggests either light local use between tests or that the tester did not log minor wear items. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis outriggers, sills, and suspension mounting points, as a 2004 Transporter at this mileage commonly suffers hidden rust not captured by a defect-free MOT. The front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for fatigue and wear despite the clean sheets. Given the two failure entries with no recorded defects, confirm with the seller whether the January 2025 and January 2026 tests related to paperwork, number plate, or lighting presentation rather than mechanical condition. The absence of advisories across all tests at this age and mileage is unusual and merits scrutiny of the underside, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust emissions during a pre-purchase examination.