2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · J2 SBF
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2004. Recorded mileage 197,012 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2460cc
J2 SBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 197,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J2 SBF Mileage History
- 24/06/2023167,388 mi
- 26/06/2024176,759 mi+9,371 mi
- 27/06/2024176,759 mi
- 16/06/2025185,852 mi+9,093 mi
- 29/06/2026197,012 mi+11,160 mi
Average of roughly 9,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J2 SBF 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 (J2 SBF) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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