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5191 KM

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

219,658 mi
Last recorded219,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5191 KM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 219,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2025 219,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2024 213,431 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 213,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 203,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 195,574 miles

middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2022 195,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged no glass fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2021 187,811 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 187,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 182,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 173,468 miles

Both sides front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 12 Jul 2018 158,463 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

nail in near side rear tyre and tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,855 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,695 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 128,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted and split (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,240 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,100 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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5191 KM 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 5191 KM, 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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5191 KM is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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