2004 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YN04 HKB
2004 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 134,162 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN04 HKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 134,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN04 HKB 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 (YN04 HKB) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YN04 HKB Mileage History
- 09/08/2022105,353 mi
- 30/11/2023115,298 mi+9,945 mi
- 05/08/2024120,992 mi+5,694 mi
- 04/12/2025134,162 mi+13,170 mi
- 05/12/2025134,162 mi
Average of roughly 8,666 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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