2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RK56 OAP
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 187,440 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK56 OAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 187,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK56 OAP 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 (RK56 OAP) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RK56 OAP Mileage History
- 08/12/2022163,932 mi
- 02/11/2023171,559 mi+7,627 mi
- 17/01/2025178,987 mi+7,428 mi
- 12/01/2026187,408 mi+8,421 mi
- 28/01/2026187,440 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 7,487 miles per year across 5 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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