2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YL55 GYX
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 219,715 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL55 GYX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
- 219,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (YL55 GYX) between January 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YL55 GYX Mileage History
- 24/01/200970,115 mi
- 23/01/201091,020 mi+20,905 mi
- 23/01/201091,020 mi
- 01/02/2011109,525 mi+18,505 mi
- 02/02/2011109,525 mi
- 28/01/2012125,853 mi+16,328 mi
- 30/01/2012125,853 mi
- 26/01/2013143,282 mi+17,429 mi
- 28/01/2013143,292 mi+10 mi
- 21/01/2014154,763 mi+11,471 mi
- 21/01/2014154,763 mi
- 10/04/2015162,369 mi+7,606 mi
- 28/04/2016167,005 mi+4,636 mi
- 26/05/2017170,704 mi+3,699 mi
- 08/08/2018176,016 mi+5,312 mi
- 09/08/2018176,017 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2019184,097 mi+8,080 mi
- 13/11/2020188,153 mi+4,056 mi
- 13/01/2022199,888 mi+11,735 mi
- 13/01/2022199,888 mi
- 07/02/2023212,651 mi+12,763 mi
- 07/02/2023212,651 mi
- 06/02/2024219,715 mi+7,064 mi
- 06/02/2024219,715 mi
Average of roughly 9,951 miles per year across 24 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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