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2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YL55 MVG

YL55 MVG

2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 164,663 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2006 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,663 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1896cc
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YL55 MVG Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
  • 164,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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YL55 MVG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Nov 2026, 02:44
MOT Analysis

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 (YL55 MVG) between March 2009 and July 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)”.

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ADVISORY

YL55 MVG Mileage History

  1. 12/03/200954,719 mi
  2. 12/03/200954,719 mi
  3. 12/03/201070,850 mi+16,131 mi
  4. 18/03/201180,953 mi+10,103 mi
  5. 09/03/201285,254 mi+4,301 mi
  6. 05/03/201388,100 mi+2,846 mi
  7. 28/02/201489,891 mi+1,791 mi
  8. 16/03/2015100,685 mi+10,794 mi
  9. 16/03/2015100,685 mi
  10. 10/03/2016107,603 mi+6,918 mi
  11. 10/03/2016107,603 mi
  12. 09/03/2017114,834 mi+7,231 mi
  13. 26/02/2018121,952 mi+7,118 mi
  14. 26/02/2018121,952 mi
  15. 29/07/2019131,048 mi+9,096 mi
  16. 31/07/2019131,052 mi+4 mi
  17. 22/07/2020137,402 mi+6,350 mi
  18. 21/07/2021141,565 mi+4,163 mi
  19. 21/07/2021141,565 mi
  20. 25/07/2022147,421 mi+5,856 mi
  21. 26/07/2023151,756 mi+4,335 mi
  22. 23/07/2024154,956 mi+3,200 mi
  23. 23/07/2024154,956 mi
  24. 21/07/2025159,909 mi+4,953 mi
  25. 21/07/2025159,909 mi
  26. 23/07/2026164,663 mi+4,754 mi

Average of roughly 6,332 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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