2004 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YA04 TCV
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 202,786 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 TCV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 202,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 TCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Transporter (YA04 TCV) between August 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
YA04 TCV Mileage History
- 21/08/200764,576 mi
- 21/01/200867,085 mi+2,509 mi
- 16/01/200976,183 mi+9,098 mi
- 16/01/201086,588 mi+10,405 mi
- 29/06/2011102,331 mi+15,743 mi
- 20/06/2012116,213 mi+13,882 mi
- 22/06/2012116,306 mi+93 mi
- 04/01/2014138,443 mi+22,137 mi
- 12/03/2015151,632 mi+13,189 mi
- 12/03/2015151,637 mi+5 mi
- 11/03/2016164,161 mi+12,524 mi
- 11/03/2016164,161 mi
- 13/03/2017172,227 mi+8,066 mi
- 16/03/2018181,847 mi+9,620 mi
- 20/03/2018181,851 mi+4 mi
- 18/03/2019185,821 mi+3,970 mi
- 09/03/2020192,534 mi+6,713 mi
- 09/03/2020192,537 mi+3 mi
- 26/02/2021193,367 mi+830 mi
- 03/03/2021193,367 mi
- 18/03/2022195,366 mi+1,999 mi
- 03/03/2023196,183 mi+817 mi
- 11/03/2024198,132 mi+1,949 mi
- 12/03/2024198,132 mi
- 11/03/2025198,516 mi+384 mi
- 19/03/2026202,786 mi+4,270 mi
- 19/03/2026202,786 mi
Average of roughly 7,440 miles per year across 27 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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