2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · L25 DCS
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 160,385 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L25 DCS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 160,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L25 DCS Mileage History
- 20/06/200786,014 mi
- 04/06/200892,916 mi+6,902 mi
- 30/06/200999,574 mi+6,658 mi
- 28/05/2011108,948 mi+9,374 mi
- 28/05/2011108,948 mi
- 31/07/2012112,021 mi+3,073 mi
- 31/07/2012112,021 mi
- 07/08/2013116,800 mi+4,779 mi
- 13/08/2014121,283 mi+4,483 mi
- 16/08/2014121,307 mi+24 mi
- 08/12/2015125,644 mi+4,337 mi
- 09/12/2015125,645 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2017130,496 mi+4,851 mi
- 12/01/2018135,742 mi+5,246 mi
- 12/01/2018135,742 mi
- 17/05/2018158,947 mi+23,205 mi
- 17/05/2018158,947 mi
- 03/05/2019140,871 mi-18,076 mi
- 03/05/2019140,872 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/2020144,260 mi+3,388 mi
- 31/07/2021148,277 mi+4,017 mi
- 30/07/2022150,867 mi+2,590 mi
- 30/07/2022150,867 mi
- 02/08/2023152,716 mi+1,849 mi
- 29/08/2024155,104 mi+2,388 mi
- 04/09/2024155,181 mi+77 mi
- 31/10/2025160,378 mi+5,197 mi
- 03/11/2025160,385 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,048 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L25 DCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (L25 DCS) between June 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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 (24 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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