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5 JLW

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 JLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 117,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,169 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 106,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 101,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,398 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,951 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,660 miles

cuts in off side front tyre

off side front tyre valve perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

stone chips in windowscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,102 miles

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

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 JLW is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JLW, 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 5 JLW registered?

5 JLW is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is 5 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 JLW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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