2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LD54 RZX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑06‑25 at 154 049 miles, but the test carried several advisories: rear registration plate deterioration, offside obligatory mirror damage, advanced corrosion on both rear brake pipes, a corroded offside rear exhaust silencer and play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint. A failure recorded just five miles earlier on the same date (154 044 miles) underlines a deteriorating trend rather than improvement. The pattern of recurring brake‑pipe corrosion and exhaust degradation suggests the vehicle’s condition is not stabilising. Mileage progression shows a typical usage rate of roughly 7 000 miles per year over its 22‑year life. The last pass in June 2025 was at 153 753 miles, rising to 154 049 miles a year later, indicating a modest annual increase. MOT entries are spaced evenly, with the most recent tests clustered in June 2026 after a twelve‑month gap from the previous pass, reflecting a regular but not unusually rapid mileage accumulation. A buyer should inspect the areas that have repeatedly shown wear. Both rear brake pipes exhibit advanced corrosion covered in grease (1.1.11(c)), and the offside rear exhaust silencer is corroded. The nearside front steering rack inner joint displays play, hinting at suspension wear. Earlier records also flag corroded front and rear coil springs, a serious shock‑absorber fluid leak, headlamp aim faults, parking‑brake inefficiency, and extensive tyre wear and cracking. A thorough check of the brake‑pipe condition, exhaust silencer, steering rack joints, coil springs, shock absorbers, parking‑brake operation, headlamp aim and tyre tread depth and condition is essential. In addition, the damaged offside obligatory mirror and deteriorated rear registration plate should be examined, as should any undertrays that may hide components. The persistent corrosion points to exposure to road salts, so a careful visual inspection of chassis areas for rust is advisable. The combination of current advisories and past failures indicates the vehicle will require attentive maintenance before it can be considered fully roadworthy.