2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · TD02 AUG
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 180,289 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TD02 AUG Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 180,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TD02 AUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (TD02 AUG) between June 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
TD02 AUG Mileage History
- 05/06/200763,631 mi
- 04/02/200875,845 mi+12,214 mi
- 11/03/200989,441 mi+13,596 mi
- 11/03/200989,441 mi
- 15/05/201098,035 mi+8,594 mi
- 28/12/2011118,767 mi+20,732 mi
- 05/01/2013129,218 mi+10,451 mi
- 05/03/2014130,323 mi+1,105 mi
- 08/03/2014130,324 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/2015136,790 mi+6,466 mi
- 17/04/2015137,113 mi+323 mi
- 29/04/2016141,152 mi+4,039 mi
- 17/05/2016141,169 mi+17 mi
- 04/05/2017146,228 mi+5,059 mi
- 11/05/2017146,287 mi+59 mi
- 09/05/2018153,862 mi+7,575 mi
- 11/05/2018153,890 mi+28 mi
- 23/04/2019160,132 mi+6,242 mi
- 04/08/2020165,592 mi+5,460 mi
- 04/08/2020165,592 mi
- 30/07/2021169,539 mi+3,947 mi
- 30/07/2021169,539 mi
- 26/07/2022172,547 mi+3,008 mi
- 26/07/2022172,547 mi
- 08/08/2023174,009 mi+1,462 mi
- 29/07/2024177,416 mi+3,407 mi
- 06/08/2025178,742 mi+1,326 mi
- 05/08/2026180,289 mi+1,547 mi
Average of roughly 6,086 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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