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A2 YNJ

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

147,896 mi
Last recorded147,896 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 147,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 147,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 146,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 146,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 142,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 139,520 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 135,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,855 miles

BOTH front coil springs corroded

BOTH rear coil springs corroded

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,237 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to carry out boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,433 miles

BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre inner edge uneven wear

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,032 miles

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,909 miles

no hand brake light

Fail 5 Feb 2009 89,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

brake worning light on

front and rear discs may need replacing with pads

no hand brake light

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,028 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 75,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A2 YNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 YNJ?

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What year was A2 YNJ registered?

A2 YNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is A2 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YNJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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