2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · EL52 PET
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 58,938 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL52 PET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 58,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL52 PET 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 (EL52 PET) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
EL52 PET Mileage History
- 26/09/202353,555 mi
- 03/10/202353,555 mi
- 25/04/202553,584 mi+29 mi
- 21/04/202658,938 mi+5,354 mi
- 22/04/202658,938 mi
Average of roughly 2,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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