2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RL53 OHD
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 164,286 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RL53 OHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 164,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 OHD 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 OHD) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Central Exhaust silencer insecure outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RL53 OHD Mileage History
- 25/08/2023155,423 mi
- 28/08/2024158,352 mi+2,929 mi
- 04/09/2025161,838 mi+3,486 mi
- 28/08/2026164,285 mi+2,447 mi
- 01/09/2026164,286 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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