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AF54 PUE

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,995 mi
Last recorded166,995 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 166,995 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

front and rear lower engine steady mounts have slight wear

Fail 1 Dec 2025 166,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and NO TREAD on inner edge. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has incorrect sidewall marking. INNER / OUTER wrong way round

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear lower engine steady mounts have slight wear

Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,350 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 142,319 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 136,561 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 136,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,873 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 132,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play plus D bush o/s/f has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play plus D bush o/s/f has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,589 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,209 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,760 miles

Nearside wiperblade is coming apart.

Power steering pump drive belt squeals on full lock.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 46,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2007 35,637 miles

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 PUE 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 73.1%.

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

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