2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · WV56 UHC
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 145,268 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV56 UHC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 145,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV56 UHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (WV56 UHC) between September 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WV56 UHC Mileage History
- 25/09/200930,825 mi
- 17/09/201043,079 mi+12,254 mi
- 23/09/201155,550 mi+12,471 mi
- 07/09/201267,350 mi+11,800 mi
- 07/09/201267,350 mi
- 23/09/201380,995 mi+13,645 mi
- 23/09/201380,995 mi
- 20/05/201487,366 mi+6,371 mi
- 08/07/201594,308 mi+6,942 mi
- 09/07/201698,156 mi+3,848 mi
- 09/07/201698,156 mi
- 22/07/2017103,875 mi+5,719 mi
- 01/08/2017103,875 mi
- 24/07/2018109,613 mi+5,738 mi
- 24/07/2018109,613 mi
- 30/07/2019118,478 mi+8,865 mi
- 30/07/2020127,579 mi+9,101 mi
- 15/07/2021135,586 mi+8,007 mi
- 21/07/2021135,589 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/2022138,364 mi+2,775 mi
- 24/07/2023140,436 mi+2,072 mi
- 26/07/2024143,049 mi+2,613 mi
- 18/07/2025145,268 mi+2,219 mi
Average of roughly 7,238 miles per year across 23 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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