2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · VF54 FTV
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 256,859 km. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 256,859 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF54 FTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 256,859 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF54 FTV 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 (VF54 FTV) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive type (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive type (4.1.2 (c))”.
VF54 FTV Odometer History
- 04/05/2023252,985 km
- 04/06/2024255,308 km+2,323 km
- 12/06/2025256,091 km+783 km
- 05/06/2026256,847 km+756 km
- 05/06/2026256,859 km+12 km
Average of roughly 1,254 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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