2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · 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
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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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 MVG 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 (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)”.
YL55 MVG Mileage History
- 12/03/200954,719 mi
- 12/03/200954,719 mi
- 12/03/201070,850 mi+16,131 mi
- 18/03/201180,953 mi+10,103 mi
- 09/03/201285,254 mi+4,301 mi
- 05/03/201388,100 mi+2,846 mi
- 28/02/201489,891 mi+1,791 mi
- 16/03/2015100,685 mi+10,794 mi
- 16/03/2015100,685 mi
- 10/03/2016107,603 mi+6,918 mi
- 10/03/2016107,603 mi
- 09/03/2017114,834 mi+7,231 mi
- 26/02/2018121,952 mi+7,118 mi
- 26/02/2018121,952 mi
- 29/07/2019131,048 mi+9,096 mi
- 31/07/2019131,052 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/2020137,402 mi+6,350 mi
- 21/07/2021141,565 mi+4,163 mi
- 21/07/2021141,565 mi
- 25/07/2022147,421 mi+5,856 mi
- 26/07/2023151,756 mi+4,335 mi
- 23/07/2024154,956 mi+3,200 mi
- 23/07/2024154,956 mi
- 21/07/2025159,909 mi+4,953 mi
- 21/07/2025159,909 mi
- 23/07/2026164,663 mi+4,754 mi
Average of roughly 6,332 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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