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AF54 PTU

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

196,639 mi
Last recorded196,639 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 PTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 196,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 194,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 194,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 194,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 194,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 193,725 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 190,318 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 190,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 184,665 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 184,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 177,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 177,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 169,516 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 169,516 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 161,604 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition. NOT LEAKING

Fail 23 Nov 2016 161,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition. NOT LEAKING

Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,457 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 154,457 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,207 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 147,207 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 139,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Nearside tyre outer sidewall damaged, not to cords.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Nearside tyre outer sidewall damaged, not to cords.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 131,282 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight damaged to sidewall

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and has nail in

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,023 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight damaged to sidewall

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and has nail in

Pass 22 Nov 2011 122,427 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT SIGNS OF FREYING

Pass 25 Nov 2010 116,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,680 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,987 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 94,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,586 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 PTU, 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 PTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AF54 PTU shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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