2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RG53 DWU
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 216,587 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RG53 DWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 216,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RG53 DWU Mileage History
- 23/02/2023200,553 mi
- 23/02/2023200,557 mi+4 mi
- 09/04/2024208,454 mi+7,897 mi
- 29/04/2025216,577 mi+8,123 mi
- 07/05/2025216,587 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RG53 DWU 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 (RG53 DWU) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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