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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2004 · BLUE · DIESEL · 272,297 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 32 tests · 18 passed · 14 failed

FAIL28 September 2026
272,297 mi
PASS2 September 2025
269,310 mi
FAIL1 September 2025
269,308 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (Gearbox area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering fluid noted to be contaminated
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (Across steering rack) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (From pump) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
FAIL30 July 2025
269,291 mi
  • MAJORDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (end of sill assembly) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (Engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (Gearbox area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (Across rack) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (from pump) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Edge) (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Edge) (5.2.3 (e))
PASS19 July 2024
264,119 mi
FAIL16 July 2024
264,119 mi
  • MAJORNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • MINORBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASS7 July 2023
261,590 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS16 June 2022
259,231 mi
FAIL16 June 2022
259,231 mi
  • PRSNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS8 July 2021
255,267 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake backing plate corroded
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
FAIL7 July 2021
255,264 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake backing plate corroded
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  • MAJORExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASS2 July 2020
252,842 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside outer sill has corrosion
FAIL1 July 2020
252,842 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASS19 July 2019
250,413 mi
  • ADVISORYcentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
  • ADVISORYDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both driveshafts worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
PASS15 August 2018
246,244 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYExhaust system corroded
FAIL13 August 2018
246,238 mi
PASS3 July 2017
242,450 mi
FAIL3 July 2017
242,446 mi
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
PASS22 June 2016
236,112 mi
PASS31 July 2015
232,239 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDexhauat centre box outer skin rusted
FAIL31 July 2015
232,239 mi
PASS29 July 2014
220,043 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDcentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
FAIL29 July 2014
220,043 mi
  • PRSOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDcentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
PASS18 October 2012
182,997 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust centre silenser outer shell corroded starting to seporate
FAIL18 October 2012
182,997 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust centre silenser outer shell corroded starting to seporate
PASS17 October 2011
162,456 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYInner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS17 September 2010
137,270 mi
FAIL14 September 2010
137,269 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASS28 August 2009
111,903 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS16 January 2008
98,756 mi
PASS2 May 2007
91,544 mi
FAIL2 May 2007
91,544 mi
  • FAILHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
TRANSPORTER
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,460 cc
Year
2004
First registered
2004-04
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-01
Recorded mileage
272,297 mi

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