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SW53KSX
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53KSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Jun 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 218,010 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 217,411 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 217,411 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 217,402 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 216,305 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 215,398 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underneath vehicle has general corrosion
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 215,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 209,066 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 12 Jun 20264 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 209,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 203,606 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front underside corroded
- Offside Mirror slightly damaged
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 203,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside of vehicle very corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 197,282 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Tread
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 194,193 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 190,124 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,034 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 169,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 154,954 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,621 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 132,856 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,880 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 12 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,755 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 12 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,470 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 12 Jun 20265 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,142 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,228 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SW53KSX was registered on 2004-02-02
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