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A5 XRJ

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

256,899 mi
Last recorded256,899 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 256,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 253,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 253,953 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 250,412 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 250,407 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 247,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 247,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 243,989 miles

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

all tyres are cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2020 236,817 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 233,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 227,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 225,635 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at both end where they meet the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 221,125 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

O/F wiper smearing the screen slightly

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 221,109 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake wear sensor light is on

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 218,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 209,518 miles

some corrosion to center exhaust box outer skin

unable to check under body floors due to covers fitted

water leak to engine

Fail 25 Sep 2014 209,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

some corrosion to center exhaust box outer skin

unable to check under body floors due to covers fitted

water leak to engine

Pass 11 Oct 2013 202,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 202,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 195,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 182,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 153,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 100,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,332 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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A5 XRJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A5 XRJ, 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 A5 XRJ registered?

A5 XRJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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