2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · MA54 FTF
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 73,599 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA54 FTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 73,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA54 FTF 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 (MA54 FTF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no ”.
MA54 FTF Mileage History
- 05/10/202370,125 mi
- 05/10/202370,125 mi
- 01/10/202472,412 mi+2,287 mi
- 09/10/202472,471 mi+59 mi
- 01/10/202573,599 mi+1,128 mi
Average of roughly 1,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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