2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · EX56 VAH
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 194,022 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 VAH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 194,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 VAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (EX56 VAH) between March 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EX56 VAH Mileage History
- 14/03/201049,261 mi
- 19/03/201163,552 mi+14,291 mi
- 23/03/201276,739 mi+13,187 mi
- 12/03/201388,486 mi+11,747 mi
- 04/04/2014100,486 mi+12,000 mi
- 16/05/201511,725 mi-88,761 mi
- 07/06/2016122,933 mi+111,208 mi
- 14/06/2016123,064 mi+131 mi
- 23/05/2017131,553 mi+8,489 mi
- 27/05/2017131,611 mi+58 mi
- 05/07/2018141,699 mi+10,088 mi
- 07/07/2018141,913 mi+214 mi
- 07/10/2019153,980 mi+12,067 mi
- 09/10/2019153,986 mi+6 mi
- 10/08/2020161,685 mi+7,699 mi
- 27/09/2021170,703 mi+9,018 mi
- 28/09/2021170,703 mi
- 27/10/2022178,113 mi+7,410 mi
- 27/10/2022178,113 mi
- 24/10/2023185,666 mi+7,553 mi
- 24/10/2023185,666 mi
- 28/08/2024193,000 mi+7,334 mi
- 28/08/2024193,000 mi
- 08/10/2025194,022 mi+1,022 mi
Average of roughly 9,297 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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