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2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RF54 OMU

RF54 OMU

2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/10/2004. Recorded mileage 176,724 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/10/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
176,724 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/10/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1896cc

RF54 OMU Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
  • 176,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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RF54 OMU Mileage History

  1. 29/12/200766,805 mi
  2. 17/12/200871,229 mi+4,424 mi
  3. 17/12/200871,229 mi
  4. 03/12/200977,416 mi+6,187 mi
  5. 30/12/201099,323 mi+21,907 mi
  6. 29/12/2011112,637 mi+13,314 mi
  7. 30/12/2011112,648 mi+11 mi
  8. 05/11/2012119,867 mi+7,219 mi
  9. 08/11/2012119,867 mi
  10. 11/11/2013128,835 mi+8,968 mi
  11. 15/11/2014137,043 mi+8,208 mi
  12. 22/11/2014137,143 mi+100 mi
  13. 28/11/2015143,689 mi+6,546 mi
  14. 04/12/2015143,765 mi+76 mi
  15. 30/11/2016151,809 mi+8,044 mi
  16. 05/12/2016151,820 mi+11 mi
  17. 09/02/2018160,510 mi+8,690 mi
  18. 09/02/2018160,510 mi
  19. 05/04/2019165,877 mi+5,367 mi
  20. 21/10/2020170,500 mi+4,623 mi
  21. 22/10/2020170,504 mi+4 mi
  22. 22/10/2021173,298 mi+2,794 mi
  23. 05/11/2021173,300 mi+2 mi
  24. 02/06/2023174,677 mi+1,377 mi
  25. 08/06/2023174,683 mi+6 mi
  26. 16/10/2024175,556 mi+873 mi
  27. 13/10/2025176,176 mi+620 mi
  28. 17/09/2026176,707 mi+531 mi
  29. 01/10/2026176,724 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 5,860 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

RF54 OMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (RF54 OMU) between December 2007 and October 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 72 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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