2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SW53 KTC
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 143,831 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 KTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 143,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW53 KTC Mileage History
- 21/09/2021136,403 mi
- 01/10/2021136,594 mi+191 mi
- 29/09/2022142,855 mi+6,261 mi
- 03/10/2023143,721 mi+866 mi
- 11/12/2025143,831 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 1,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 KTC 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 (SW53 KTC) between September 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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