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AEZ 2440

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,925 mi
Last recorded179,925 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 2440
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 179,925 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r reg plate lamp dim

Fail 1 Apr 2026 179,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r reg plate lamp dim

Pass 24 Mar 2025 179,220 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy when rotated.

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate light very dim.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 179,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front suspension top mounts noisy when rotated.

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate light very dim.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 177,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front top strut mounts noise when rotated near side and offside front

Fail 16 May 2024 177,163 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front top strut mounts noise when rotated near side and offside front

Pass 16 May 2023 175,265 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [rear of sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [rear of sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play and noise front top shock mounts

Fail 9 May 2023 175,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [rear of sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [rear of sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play and noise front top shock mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,135 miles

Nearside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Fail 8 Nov 2021 170,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,506 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount bearings starting to seize slightly

Offside Front Upper Top mount bearings starting to seize slightly

Power steering pipe insecure and chaffing on subframe/rollbar mounting

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 162,506 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount bearings starting to seize slightly

Offside Front Upper Top mount bearings starting to seize slightly

Power steering pipe insecure and chaffing on subframe/rollbar mounting

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 156,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 156,384 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 148,886 miles

All bushes in both side front lower arms showing signs of wear

Exhaust box casings breaking up

Heat shield over exhaust at rear insecure

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Nov 2018 148,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing Both (7.1.2 (d))

All bushes in both side front lower arms showing signs of wear

Exhaust box casings breaking up

Heat shield over exhaust at rear insecure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad appears low requires wheels off to confirm

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear brakes both sides binding slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill areas. Undertrays impeding inspection (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Undertrays fitted impeding inspection of some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,221 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

FRONT AND REAR ENGINE MOUNTINGS EXCESSIVE PLAY/MOVEMENT >>> NEW ADVISED

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/R (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush REAR (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,220 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush N/S/F MAIN REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush O/S/R MAIN REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R INNER (4.1.E.1)

EXHAUST IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

FRONT AND REAR ENGINE MOUNTINGS EXCESSIVE PLAY/MOVEMENT >>> NEW ADVISED

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/R (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush REAR (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNER (TREAD 2.5mm) >>. NEW ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 134,175 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,374 miles

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

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 123,401 miles

rear discs getting worn

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 123,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs getting worn

rear exhaust box getting corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,781 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 114,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 105,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AEZ 2440 is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AEZ 2440, 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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AEZ 2440 is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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