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AF54 PPK

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,316 mi
Last recorded279,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 PPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 279,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 278,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 277,847 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in the centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 277,847 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in the centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 270,332 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 263,123 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 263,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 258,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 225,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 250,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 246,507 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 246,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 240,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 240,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Both front brake flexi hoses are cracking

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside front outer cv joint gaiter is leaking grease

Offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 31 May 2013 219,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 206,330 miles

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

engine oil leek

Pass 10 Sep 2010 180,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 152,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 124,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 105,918 miles

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

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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AF54 PPK is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF54 PPK, 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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AF54 PPK is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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