2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T55 RBT
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 180,231 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T55 RBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 180,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T55 RBT 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 (T55 RBT) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
T55 RBT Mileage History
- 26/08/2022172,909 mi
- 25/08/2023175,983 mi+3,074 mi
- 30/08/2024178,829 mi+2,846 mi
- 10/09/2025180,228 mi+1,399 mi
- 11/09/2025180,231 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,406 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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