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AD54 HUT

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,528 mi
Last recorded155,528 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 155,528 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 152,900 miles

Exhaust centre section outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 May 2023 152,896 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective sticking (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery warning light illuminated

Brake pad low warning light on

Exhaust centre section outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play movement at top fixing hole, bolt is tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 150,207 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2021 150,183 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 143,088 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,717 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,804 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,921 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,883 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 21,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body under cover pannels fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,803 miles

body under cover pannels fitted

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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AD54 HUT is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD54 HUT, 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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AD54 HUT is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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