2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SM06 MVV
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 151,464 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM06 MVV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 151,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM06 MVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (SM06 MVV) between April 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
SM06 MVV Mileage History
- 07/04/2009154,216 mi
- 01/11/2010244,954 mi+90,738 mi
- 26/03/2011200,772 mi-44,182 mi
- 30/03/2011201,167 mi+395 mi
- 19/10/2011235,880 mi+34,713 mi
- 16/04/2012255,720 mi+19,840 mi
- 12/04/2013283,594 mi+27,874 mi
- 10/04/2014305,917 mi+22,323 mi
- 10/04/2014305,917 mi
- 10/04/2015348,642 mi+42,725 mi
- 10/04/2015348,642 mi
- 13/04/2016371,903 mi+23,261 mi
- 16/03/2017122,726 mi-249,177 mi
- 25/05/2018120,539 mi-2,187 mi
- 06/06/2019135,239 mi+14,700 mi
- 24/11/2020124,648 mi-10,591 mi
- 08/12/2021128,557 mi+3,909 mi
- 02/12/2022131,485 mi+2,928 mi
- 12/12/2023134,856 mi+3,371 mi
- 05/12/2024143,310 mi+8,454 mi
- 06/12/2024143,317 mi+7 mi
- 17/12/2025151,462 mi+8,145 mi
- 17/12/2025151,464 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -165 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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