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AD53 UCX

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,394 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 102,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,887 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 97,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,434 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded front and rear

osf and nsf suspension arms rear bushes has play

Pass 16 Dec 2017 79,743 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 79,743 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear and middle exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,060 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,397 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,403 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,107 miles

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

under guards fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,195 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,205 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,582 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 27,253 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 27,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,546 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 UCX is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD53 UCX, 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 AD53 UCX registered?

AD53 UCX is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is AD53 UCX safe to buy?

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