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3973 NO

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,856 mi
Last recorded167,856 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3973 NO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 167,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 166,531 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 164,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 162,832 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 161,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 161,096 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 161,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 12 Sep 2019 159,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 156,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 153,078 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 29 Aug 2017 152,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 149,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 145,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,080 miles

front brake application - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,278 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 135,272 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 127,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 127,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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3973 NO is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 3973 NO, 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 3973 NO registered?

3973 NO is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is 3973 NO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3973 NO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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