2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · PL54 UXA
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 121,255 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 UXA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2024
- 121,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 UXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (PL54 UXA) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2024 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
PL54 UXA Mileage History
- 19/08/2022113,129 mi
- 15/09/2023117,241 mi+4,112 mi
- 13/12/2024121,249 mi+4,008 mi
- 16/12/2024121,255 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,491 miles per year across 4 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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