2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · VT55 BUS
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 85,830 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT55 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 85,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT55 BUS 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 (VT55 BUS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 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 (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
VT55 BUS Mileage History
- 23/01/202481,209 mi
- 16/01/202585,357 mi+4,148 mi
- 27/01/202585,408 mi+51 mi
- 20/01/202685,807 mi+399 mi
- 28/01/202685,830 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,293 miles per year across 5 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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