2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · M12 TEC
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 151,944 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M12 TEC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 151,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M12 TEC Mileage History
- 09/12/200940,316 mi
- 08/12/201053,569 mi+13,253 mi
- 15/12/201167,871 mi+14,302 mi
- 13/12/201281,386 mi+13,515 mi
- 03/12/201387,302 mi+5,916 mi
- 03/12/201493,577 mi+6,275 mi
- 15/12/2015101,478 mi+7,901 mi
- 05/12/2016108,336 mi+6,858 mi
- 04/04/2018117,441 mi+9,105 mi
- 03/04/2019121,888 mi+4,447 mi
- 03/04/2019121,888 mi
- 26/03/2020125,847 mi+3,959 mi
- 30/03/2021127,848 mi+2,001 mi
- 31/03/2021127,849 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/2022132,724 mi+4,875 mi
- 29/03/2023137,034 mi+4,310 mi
- 04/04/2024141,626 mi+4,592 mi
- 04/04/2024141,626 mi
- 19/03/2025146,468 mi+4,842 mi
- 23/03/2026151,944 mi+5,476 mi
Average of roughly 6,855 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
M12 TEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (M12 TEC) between December 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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