2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YM55 ABX
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 290,018 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 290,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YM55 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 290,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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YM55 ABX Mileage History
- 25/03/2022237,690 mi
- 21/04/2023248,215 mi+10,525 mi
- 23/04/2024263,137 mi+14,922 mi
- 22/07/2025277,903 mi+14,766 mi
- 21/07/2026290,018 mi+12,115 mi
Average of roughly 12,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM55 ABX 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 (YM55 ABX) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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