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5 CMR

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 143,734 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 143,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 138,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 133,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 124,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 124,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,985 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 110,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,298 miles

240 v hookup mount split and starting to hang down

middle and rear exhaust box`s corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 76,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have movement

Fail 2 May 2013 76,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have movement

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,631 miles

front near side brake sensor broken.

off side mirror casing damaged.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,227 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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5 CMR is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 5 CMR, 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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5 CMR is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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