2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · VF55 YZR
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 181,096 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VF55 YZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 181,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VF55 YZR Mileage History
- 06/09/2024170,731 mi
- 06/09/2024170,731 mi
- 24/09/2025177,004 mi+6,273 mi
- 29/09/2025177,009 mi+5 mi
- 23/09/2026181,096 mi+4,087 mi
Average of roughly 5,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VF55 YZR 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 (VF55 YZR) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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 (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
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