2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · VW04 BUS
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2004. Recorded mileage 116,025 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VW04 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 116,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VW04 BUS 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 (VW04 BUS) between June 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling transmission mount (5.2.3 (f))”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive soot (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275\40\20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VW04 BUS Mileage History
- 14/06/2023113,330 mi
- 27/07/2024114,442 mi+1,112 mi
- 10/07/2025115,011 mi+569 mi
- 23/07/2025115,238 mi+227 mi
- 14/10/2026116,025 mi+787 mi
Average of roughly 808 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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