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AD53 UCH

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,225 mi
Last recorded232,225 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 232,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 232,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 222,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil and coolant topped up prior to test

Fail 24 Nov 2020 222,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil and coolant topped up prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2019 21,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 209,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 206,503 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 206,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 203,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 200,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad warning light staying on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 200,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad warning light staying on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 196,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light staying on

tyre size 255/50/19

Fail 7 Nov 2014 196,293 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light staying on

tyre size 255/50/19

Pass 8 Nov 2013 190,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 188,438 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 167,634 miles

brake pad waring light on

Fail 21 Dec 2011 167,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad waring light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 145,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted and scored

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 Dec 2010 145,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted and scored

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2009 125,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 103,265 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 103,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,489 miles

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

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 UCH is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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