2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RT51 BUS
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 193,056 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RT51 BUS Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 193,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT51 BUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (RT51 BUS) between July 2018 and October 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe that joins to flexi hose on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RT51 BUS Mileage History
- 20/07/2018176,685 mi
- 01/07/2021179,100 mi+2,415 mi
- 07/06/2022181,408 mi+2,308 mi
- 08/06/2022181,413 mi+5 mi
- 26/06/2023187,831 mi+6,418 mi
- 28/06/2023187,841 mi+10 mi
- 26/06/2024191,339 mi+3,498 mi
- 22/07/2025191,713 mi+374 mi
- 30/07/2025191,720 mi+7 mi
- 02/10/2026193,052 mi+1,332 mi
- 05/10/2026193,056 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,994 miles per year across 11 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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