2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · VN56 LHB
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 272,191 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN56 LHB Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 272,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN56 LHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (VN56 LHB) between November 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VN56 LHB Mileage History
- 21/11/200951,680 mi
- 12/11/201066,549 mi+14,869 mi
- 18/11/201184,893 mi+18,344 mi
- 30/11/201298,699 mi+13,806 mi
- 02/12/2013108,204 mi+9,505 mi
- 01/12/2014119,171 mi+10,967 mi
- 01/12/2014119,171 mi
- 03/12/2015133,950 mi+14,779 mi
- 03/12/2015133,950 mi
- 06/12/2016147,491 mi+13,541 mi
- 10/12/2016147,493 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2018176,027 mi+28,534 mi
- 31/10/2018176,027 mi
- 29/10/2019186,786 mi+10,759 mi
- 29/10/2019186,789 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/2020198,348 mi+11,559 mi
- 01/11/2021211,381 mi+13,033 mi
- 01/11/2021211,381 mi
- 31/10/2022222,084 mi+10,703 mi
- 02/11/2022222,115 mi+31 mi
- 06/11/2023232,248 mi+10,133 mi
- 11/11/2023232,250 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2025239,546 mi+7,296 mi
- 24/07/2025239,548 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2026272,191 mi+32,643 mi
- 24/07/2026272,191 mi
Average of roughly 13,227 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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