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AD53 WAA

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 131,006 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 131,005 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

center exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

center exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 118,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,086 miles

Central Front seat belt missing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,571 miles

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened offside cable (3.5.1b)

Central Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,511 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not switching off not parking (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

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

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened offside cable (3.5.1b)

Central Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,695 miles

Central Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front tyre split not exceeding mot fail requirement

Nearside Rear tyre split not exceeding mot fail requirement

both front wipers continuously active

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,618 miles

Centre Front no seatbelt fitted

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Sep 2015 78,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,812 miles

inner seat belt buckle trim missing

outer skin corroded on middle silencer

tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,091 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,091 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,022 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,391 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)

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 WAA is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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