2006 Volkswagen Transporter T28 130 TDI Diesel · INZ 7143

The most recent MOT on 26 November 2023 at 166,356 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded by the tester. This is an anomalous outcome that points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a clear mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly at 162,003 miles on 21 January 2023 and again at 154,978 miles on 22 January 2022. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with no advisories or recorded wear across the three-year window. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a 2006 panel van, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year. The record shows 7,025 miles added between January 2022 and January 2023, then 4,353 miles to the November 2023 failure. No rapid accumulation or long dormant gaps appear in the data. The sparse history with zero advisories across two passes suggests either light commercial use or that the tester did not log minor consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades. A buyer should physically verify why the November 2023 test failed despite no defects listed. DVSA systems sometimes flag failures for missing plates, lamp operation, or emissions printouts not captured in the raw record. Inspect the exhaust emissions system, all lighting, and VIN plate presence before purchase. Given the clean 2022 and 2023 passes, structural integrity and suspension bushes likely remain serviceable for the mileage. Still, at twenty years old and 166,000 miles, check chassis corrosion, brake disc thickness, and coil spring condition in person, as these items wear silently between annual tests.