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A2 UPH

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,798 mi
Last recorded163,798 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 163,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,129 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 158,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 152,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 145,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,614 miles

Parking brake lever bent - operation not affected

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,591 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 127,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 105,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 105,321 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 88,608 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,668 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,805 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre has a number of puncture repairs.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test cannot complete seatbelt checks.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,402 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,010 miles

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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A2 UPH is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 UPH, 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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What year was A2 UPH registered?

A2 UPH is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is A2 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UPH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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