2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RN55 DRO
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 154,818 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN55 DRO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 154,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN55 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (RN55 DRO) between February 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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 (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
RN55 DRO Mileage History
- 09/02/200932,858 mi
- 10/02/201041,323 mi+8,465 mi
- 10/02/201152,641 mi+11,318 mi
- 10/02/201152,641 mi
- 10/02/201264,960 mi+12,319 mi
- 10/02/201264,960 mi
- 11/02/201376,582 mi+11,622 mi
- 07/02/201487,461 mi+10,879 mi
- 12/03/201487,492 mi+31 mi
- 13/03/201598,160 mi+10,668 mi
- 11/03/2016107,091 mi+8,931 mi
- 12/03/2016107,091 mi
- 08/03/2017113,416 mi+6,325 mi
- 26/03/2018119,275 mi+5,859 mi
- 26/03/2018119,275 mi
- 28/03/2019126,193 mi+6,918 mi
- 25/03/2020131,744 mi+5,551 mi
- 23/03/2021137,582 mi+5,838 mi
- 23/03/2021137,582 mi
- 25/03/2022141,498 mi+3,916 mi
- 28/03/2022141,501 mi+3 mi
- 17/10/2022141,824 mi+323 mi
- 25/10/2023147,767 mi+5,943 mi
- 30/10/2023147,775 mi+8 mi
- 01/11/2024153,127 mi+5,352 mi
- 27/10/2025154,818 mi+1,691 mi
Average of roughly 7,298 miles per year across 26 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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