2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · WO53 PUF

The current roadworthiness status of this vehicle is uncertain. The most recent entry on 31 January 2025 shows a failure at 330,615 miles, and there is no subsequent pass recorded to confirm the vehicle is now legal for road use. While the tests between November 2021 and November 2023 were clean, the lack of a successful test in the last 18 months suggests the vehicle may have been off the road or left in a state of disrepair. The mileage is exceptionally high for a 2004 model, averaging over 15,000 miles per year. The vehicle covered 5,759 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, but the gap between the November 2023 pass and the January 2025 failure shows the odometer remained static at 330,615 miles. This indicates the van has been stationary for over a year, which often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyres, and battery degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and load area for corrosion. While the MOT record shows no flagged defects, the absence of advisories over several years on a high-mileage Transporter is unusual. It suggests a superficial testing process or a vehicle that has not been pushed to its limits recently. Priority should be given to checking the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain components. Given the 330,615 recorded miles, these parts are likely near the end of their service life regardless of the clean MOT history. Inspect the brake discs for surface rust and check for any fluid leaks from the engine or gearbox that may have developed during the long period of inactivity.