2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RL53 HHA
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/01/2004. Recorded mileage 234,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2460cc
RL53 HHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 234,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RL53 HHA Mileage History
- 18/11/2021234,170 mi
- 21/03/2024234,271 mi+101 mi
- 21/03/2024234,271 mi
- 25/03/2025234,280 mi+9 mi
- 28/04/2025234,286 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 34 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL53 HHA 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 (RL53 HHA) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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