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AD51 BUY

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,367 mi
Last recorded198,367 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 BUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 198,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 198,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear.. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 187,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Rear brake pipe corroded from flexi to flexi... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front to rear brake pipe corroded... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front to rear brake pipe corroded... (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 187,592 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Rear brake pipe corroded from flexi to flexi... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front to rear brake pipe corroded... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front to rear brake pipe corroded... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 177,520 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2023 177,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 169,503 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 169,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 160,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 160,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 153,217 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 153,217 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 150,150 miles

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

front brake flexis perished

front number plate cracked

osf tyre close to limit

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 15 Oct 2019 150,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake flexis perished

front number plate cracked

osf tyre close to limit

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,875 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 140,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,593 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 37,330 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD51 BUY is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc 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 AD51 BUY, 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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AD51 BUY is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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