2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · OV54 FPG
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 198,448 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV54 FPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 198,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV54 FPG 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 (OV54 FPG) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wi”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a”.
OV54 FPG Mileage History
- 26/02/2024185,629 mi
- 15/03/2024185,632 mi+3 mi
- 13/03/2025193,720 mi+8,088 mi
- 20/03/2025193,720 mi
- 23/02/2026198,448 mi+4,728 mi
Average of roughly 6,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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