2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · EK56 FCV
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 133,451 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK56 FCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 133,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK56 FCV Mileage History
- 26/01/2023128,952 mi
- 28/04/2025132,270 mi+3,318 mi
- 21/04/2026133,451 mi+1,181 mi
- 21/04/2026133,451 mi
Average of roughly 1,391 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EK56 FCV 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 (EK56 FCV) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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