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AD53 DHE

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

207,675 mi
Last recorded207,675 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 207,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes. OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 207,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes. OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 206,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 206,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low OS & NS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 204,836 miles

Exhaust silencers in poor condition

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 204,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencers in poor condition

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 202,704 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp stays on when switched off

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth. Advis being replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 202,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both OS and NS (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both OS and NS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp stays on when switched off

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth. Advis being replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 202,685 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp stuck on

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 201,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckled damaged, but still works correctly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 200,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckled damaged, but still works correctly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 195,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2020 192,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 192,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 182,344 miles

Both front lower arm bushes worn

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2019 182,344 miles

Both front lower arm bushes worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2018 171,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 161,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 161,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 142,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Sep 2014 128,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,431 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2009 54,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 54,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,421 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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AD53 DHE is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 AD53 DHE, 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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AD53 DHE is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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