2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SJ54 FCH
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 196,761 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SJ54 FCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 196,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ54 FCH 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 (SJ54 FCH) between February 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Body panel insecure side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
SJ54 FCH Mileage History
- 04/02/2022192,898 mi
- 01/02/2023193,993 mi+1,095 mi
- 20/02/2024195,660 mi+1,667 mi
- 27/10/2025196,751 mi+1,091 mi
- 04/11/2025196,761 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,030 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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