2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BL06 CSO
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 120,451 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL06 CSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 120,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL06 CSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (BL06 CSO) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
BL06 CSO Mileage History
- 09/11/2023100,396 mi
- 06/03/2025110,419 mi+10,023 mi
- 07/03/2025110,419 mi
- 04/03/2026120,448 mi+10,029 mi
- 05/03/2026120,451 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,647 miles per year across 5 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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