2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CV56 CPU
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 288,213 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 288,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV56 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 288,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV56 CPU 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 (CV56 CPU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
CV56 CPU Mileage History
- 29/08/2023262,561 mi
- 30/08/2023262,561 mi
- 23/09/2024273,383 mi+10,822 mi
- 25/09/2024273,383 mi
- 03/10/2025288,213 mi+14,830 mi
Average of roughly 12,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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