2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AA06 OLY

The 2006 Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 171,486 miles which recorded no defects. Across the five consecutive annual tests from 23 March 2022 to the current record, the vehicle passed every time with no advisories or failures logged. This clean sweep indicates the previous keeper addressed roadworthiness requirements before each examination and kept the van to a consistent standard. Annual mileage sits at roughly typical levels for a 20 year old vehicle, with the record showing 168,236 miles in March 2022 rising to 171,486 miles by March 2026. That equates to around 1,062 miles per year across the documented period, well below the 8,574 mile per year lifetime average. The sparse but clean history shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps between tests, though the low recent use suggests the van may have stood for extended periods outside of scheduled MOT dates. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly chassis rails and sills, given the vehicle's age and likely outdoor storage. The absence of recorded advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions have not drawn tester concern, yet components unseen in a pass-only record can degrade with age and low mileage standing. Verify the service history independently and check for seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged inactivity. The MOT data alone shows no recurring mechanical faults, but a 2006 Transporter at 171,486 miles warrants a workshop check of drivetrain wear before purchase.