2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · GV54 VTA
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 186,671 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GV54 VTA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 186,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV54 VTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (GV54 VTA) between January 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 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: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV54 VTA Mileage History
- 10/01/200863,205 mi
- 11/01/200863,205 mi
- 08/12/200874,629 mi+11,424 mi
- 29/12/200991,346 mi+16,717 mi
- 29/12/200991,346 mi
- 29/12/2010102,503 mi+11,157 mi
- 12/12/2011111,875 mi+9,372 mi
- 17/12/2012119,201 mi+7,326 mi
- 22/12/2012119,257 mi+56 mi
- 13/12/2013126,930 mi+7,673 mi
- 29/12/2014132,579 mi+5,649 mi
- 03/01/2015132,600 mi+21 mi
- 24/12/2015137,306 mi+4,706 mi
- 31/12/2016143,864 mi+6,558 mi
- 06/01/2017143,897 mi+33 mi
- 04/01/2018150,534 mi+6,637 mi
- 08/01/2018150,560 mi+26 mi
- 07/01/2019154,452 mi+3,892 mi
- 06/01/2020158,366 mi+3,914 mi
- 07/01/2021162,048 mi+3,682 mi
- 19/01/2021162,064 mi+16 mi
- 12/01/2022167,388 mi+5,324 mi
- 12/01/2022167,388 mi
- 05/01/2023172,863 mi+5,475 mi
- 05/01/2023172,863 mi
- 18/01/2024179,543 mi+6,680 mi
- 17/01/2025184,435 mi+4,892 mi
- 06/03/2026186,664 mi+2,229 mi
- 16/03/2026186,671 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,791 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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