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AD54 HWL

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,269 mi
Last recorded246,269 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 246,269 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 246,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 232,555 miles

n/s/r shock dust cover corroded

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 3 Nov 2015 232,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r shock dust cover corroded

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2014 222,642 miles

EXHAUST OUTER CASEING CORRODED

Fail 15 Aug 2014 222,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST OUTER CASEING CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2013 208,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2013 208,735 miles

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 202,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 202,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 192,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 192,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 170,556 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 145,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 121,663 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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AD54 HWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD54 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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