2006 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · SO55 OUW
2006 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 71,019 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO55 OUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 71,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SO55 OUW Mileage History
- 30/04/202458,919 mi
- 30/04/202563,575 mi+4,656 mi
- 30/04/202563,575 mi
- 01/05/202671,019 mi+7,444 mi
- 02/05/202671,019 mi
Average of roughly 6,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 OUW 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 Lt (SO55 OUW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turning off when brake pedal is pressed ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turning on when brake pedal is pressed ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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