2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · WR53 SFU
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/01/2004. Recorded mileage 161,521 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2460cc
WR53 SFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 161,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WR53 SFU Mileage History
- 02/07/2024159,254 mi
- 11/07/2025160,792 mi+1,538 mi
- 21/07/2025160,812 mi+20 mi
- 16/07/2026161,521 mi+709 mi
- 16/07/2026161,521 mi
Average of roughly 1,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WR53 SFU 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 (WR53 SFU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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