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2 SMR

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,909 mi
Last recorded38,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 SMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 38,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,447 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 30,443 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,929 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 23,030 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyrers perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 23,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyrers perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 21,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases With excess corrosion & holed/blowing-Advise Replacement (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,346 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,820 miles

o/s rev light inop

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,659 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,309 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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2 SMR is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 120,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 SMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2 SMR registered?

2 SMR is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is 2 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 SMR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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