2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · AY53 RWS
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 308,000 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 308,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AY53 RWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
- 308,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY53 RWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (AY53 RWS) between June 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.8 exceeded at 2.9 averaged. (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
AY53 RWS Mileage History
- 06/06/2022306,215 mi
- 16/06/2022306,224 mi+9 mi
- 17/06/2022306,224 mi
- 07/03/2024308,000 mi+1,776 mi
Average of roughly 1,018 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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