2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · 700 OMY

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 March 2025 at 208,998 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 26 January 2024 at 198,718 miles also showed a clean sheet. A failed test logged on 26 January 2024 at the same mileage and with no defects recorded points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the vehicle passed on the same day. No advisories or recurring defects appear across the five-year record. The mileage pattern sits close to typical use for a 2006 van. It rose from 182,107 miles at the 21 January 2022 test to 188,714 miles by 17 January 2023, then to 198,718 miles on 26 January 2024, and 208,998 miles by 31 March 2025. That equates to roughly 9,000 to 10,500 miles per year, matching the expected average. The record shows no long dormant gaps and no sudden accumulation spikes. The clean test history with no flagged wear items suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as a 20-year-old Transporter at 208,998 miles is prone to hidden rust not captured by MOT passes with no defects. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for fatigue despite the absence of advisories. The twin 2024 entries with a same-day fail and pass with no defects recorded merit confirmation that the DVSA log reflects a genuine re-test rather than a clerical anomaly.