2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SL56 ARO
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 277,062 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/06/2026
- 277,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 ARO 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 (SL56 ARO) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SL56 ARO Mileage History
- 04/12/2021248,695 mi
- 04/12/2021248,695 mi
- 08/12/2022261,565 mi+12,870 mi
- 30/07/2024274,648 mi+13,083 mi
- 20/06/2026277,062 mi+2,414 mi
Average of roughly 6,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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