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AD04 FUB

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

146,396 mi
Last recorded146,396 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 146,381 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 143,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 138,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 133,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 133,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 123,604 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 123,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 118,748 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,066 miles

exhaust silencers corroding.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 115,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.72. 1/m. [ 2.10 ] (8.2.2.2 (a))

exhaust silencers corroding.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both exhaust silencers corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 105,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.55 I/m (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,234 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust silencers corroding.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 101,234 miles

both exhaust silencers corroding.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,342 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 96,342 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 87,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,991 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,715 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,360 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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AD04 FUB is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AD04 FUB, 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 AD04 FUB registered?

AD04 FUB is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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