2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R7 DPN
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 194,657 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R7 DPN Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 194,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R7 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (R7 DPN) between June 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 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: Lighting (38 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
R7 DPN Mileage History
- 07/06/200793,832 mi
- 18/06/2008105,729 mi+11,897 mi
- 03/07/2009112,413 mi+6,684 mi
- 09/07/2009112,413 mi
- 29/06/2010117,901 mi+5,488 mi
- 05/07/2011122,030 mi+4,129 mi
- 11/07/2011122,030 mi
- 09/07/2012127,097 mi+5,067 mi
- 17/07/2012127,257 mi+160 mi
- 08/07/2013133,343 mi+6,086 mi
- 12/07/2014140,506 mi+7,163 mi
- 12/07/2014140,506 mi
- 18/06/2015147,146 mi+6,640 mi
- 06/07/2016154,831 mi+7,685 mi
- 15/07/2016155,105 mi+274 mi
- 13/07/2017161,389 mi+6,284 mi
- 06/07/2018166,635 mi+5,246 mi
- 20/07/2019173,542 mi+6,907 mi
- 12/02/2021178,666 mi+5,124 mi
- 11/02/2022182,496 mi+3,830 mi
- 10/02/2023184,057 mi+1,561 mi
- 21/02/2023184,071 mi+14 mi
- 01/09/2023185,581 mi+1,510 mi
- 30/08/2024188,381 mi+2,800 mi
- 30/08/2024188,381 mi
- 29/09/2025192,202 mi+3,821 mi
- 06/10/2025192,225 mi+23 mi
- 07/10/2025192,225 mi
- 02/10/2026194,657 mi+2,432 mi
- 02/10/2026194,657 mi
Average of roughly 5,218 miles per year across 30 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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