2006 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YN55 YZE
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 161,791 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YN55 YZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 161,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YN55 YZE Mileage History
- 27/03/2024149,498 mi
- 03/04/2025158,866 mi+9,368 mi
- 04/04/2025158,867 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/2026161,789 mi+2,922 mi
- 03/04/2026161,791 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YN55 YZE 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 (YN55 YZE) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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