2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DE06 NTS
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 274,594 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE06 NTS Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 274,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE06 NTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (DE06 NTS) between July 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DE06 NTS Mileage History
- 25/07/200967,663 mi
- 17/07/201079,115 mi+11,452 mi
- 17/07/201079,115 mi
- 16/07/2011101,515 mi+22,400 mi
- 12/07/2012131,324 mi+29,809 mi
- 20/07/2013148,910 mi+17,586 mi
- 17/07/2014163,886 mi+14,976 mi
- 17/07/2014163,886 mi
- 04/07/2015180,650 mi+16,764 mi
- 08/07/2016192,240 mi+11,590 mi
- 08/07/2016192,240 mi
- 01/08/2017198,562 mi+6,322 mi
- 02/08/2018202,235 mi+3,673 mi
- 17/07/2019207,886 mi+5,651 mi
- 24/08/2020216,058 mi+8,172 mi
- 23/08/2021229,011 mi+12,953 mi
- 31/08/2022238,096 mi+9,085 mi
- 21/08/2023249,645 mi+11,549 mi
- 13/08/2024256,039 mi+6,394 mi
- 23/07/2025265,589 mi+9,550 mi
- 17/08/2026274,591 mi+9,002 mi
- 18/08/2026274,594 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,126 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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