2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · PV55 VAO
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 331,219 km. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 331,219 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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PV55 VAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 331,219 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PV55 VAO 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 (PV55 VAO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached both shocker bushes unattached to shocker casing (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
PV55 VAO Odometer History
- 04/10/2023306,581 km
- 25/09/2024316,744 km+10,163 km
- 09/10/2024316,752 km+8 km
- 01/10/2025331,219 mi
- 13/10/2025331,219 km
Average of roughly 12,165 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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