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53 JEN

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,092 mi
Last recorded178,092 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 JEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 178,092 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 178,092 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 176,674 miles

Central Exhaust Silencer Corroded and Delaminating

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Outer Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 176,674 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust Silencer Corroded and Delaminating

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Outer Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 178,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 172,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,423 miles

Offside sill holed

Fail 22 Oct 2021 170,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted also starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside sill holed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 162,943 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,628 miles

Offside Front Outer c v gaitor leaking grease

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2017 122,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking grease slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded (not leaking)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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53 JEN is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 JEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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53 JEN is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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