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AF53 WKB

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,449 mi
Last recorded187,449 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 187,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 180,375 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 172,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 162,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,548 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 151,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 141,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,060 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 113,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 100,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 88,519 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,475 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 72,140 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Mirror Cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,899 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Mirror Cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror glass cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,860 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 55,853 miles

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

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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AF53 WKB is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 WKB, 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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AF53 WKB is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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