2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · VW53 MRK
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 206,687 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VW53 MRK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 206,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VW53 MRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (VW53 MRK) between November 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
VW53 MRK Mileage History
- 23/11/200780,665 mi
- 23/11/200780,665 mi
- 22/01/2009105,374 mi+24,709 mi
- 13/01/2011121,933 mi+16,559 mi
- 08/02/2012133,224 mi+11,291 mi
- 09/02/2012133,230 mi+6 mi
- 16/01/2014144,910 mi+11,680 mi
- 23/02/201557,668 mi-87,242 mi
- 23/02/201557,668 mi
- 15/03/2016164,054 mi+106,386 mi
- 21/03/2016164,054 mi
- 14/02/2020166,181 mi+2,127 mi
- 27/02/2020166,184 mi+3 mi
- 18/02/2021170,980 mi+4,796 mi
- 25/02/2022179,989 mi+9,009 mi
- 01/03/2022180,004 mi+15 mi
- 28/02/2023187,718 mi+7,714 mi
- 02/03/2023187,721 mi+3 mi
- 01/03/2024194,863 mi+7,142 mi
- 28/02/2025203,577 mi+8,714 mi
- 03/02/2026206,687 mi+3,110 mi
Average of roughly 6,925 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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