2006 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YP06 LRE
2006 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2006. Recorded mileage 189,460 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP06 LRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 189,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP06 LRE 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 (YP06 LRE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti-roll bar centre mounting 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower suspension arms outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons”.
YP06 LRE Mileage History
- 26/03/2024171,151 mi
- 24/03/2025179,480 mi+8,329 mi
- 25/03/2025179,484 mi+4 mi
- 25/03/2026189,455 mi+9,971 mi
- 30/03/2026189,460 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,106 miles per year across 5 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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