2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · WG54 BCU
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 151,136 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG54 BCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 151,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG54 BCU 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 (WG54 BCU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
WG54 BCU Mileage History
- 13/11/2023142,922 mi
- 13/11/2023142,922 mi
- 18/11/2024147,219 mi+4,297 mi
- 13/11/2025151,134 mi+3,915 mi
- 14/11/2025151,136 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,097 miles 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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