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AF54 PTO

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

235,650 mi
Last recorded235,650 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 PTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 235,650 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 235,646 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 230,526 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 230,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 228,429 miles

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

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 227,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 222,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 218,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 215,560 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2017 215,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 208,610 miles

Centre Front plastic covers fitted covering areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 208,605 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Centre Front plastic covers fitted covering areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 191,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 2.8 mm

exhaust very rusty

some rear brake pipes rusty

under cover fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 191,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 2.8 mm

exhaust very rusty

some rear brake pipes rusty

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 169,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front bumper & o/s door mirror

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 9 Oct 2014 169,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front bumper & o/s door mirror

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2013 152,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/ door mirror glass has tape on it

Pass 29 Oct 2013 152,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/ door mirror glass has tape on it

Pass 26 Apr 2012 129,646 miles

full lower engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre tread as marked.

screw in o/s/r tyre tread as marked.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 129,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

full lower engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre tread as marked.

screw in o/s/r tyre tread as marked.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 104,836 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f door mirror glass broken.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

full lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f door mirror glass broken.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,056 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged

nearside front door mirror surround broken repaired by tape.

nearside rear light cluster repaired by tape

offside front mirror glass slight crack onmit

rear bumper damaged .

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,965 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but still serviceable.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but still serviceable.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,167 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm/o/s/f tyre 3mm & o/s/r tyre 4mm.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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 PTO is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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