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6966 SP

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,889 mi
Last recorded151,889 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6966 SP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 151,889 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside hand brake requires att

Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,516 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 10 Feb 2024 137,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes worn

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ball joint covers perished

front brake discs worn

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Dec 2019 112,137 miles

front ball joint covers perished

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,486 miles

Ball joint covers perished

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Front flexi hoses perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wishbone bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2018 104,486 miles

Ball joint covers perished

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Front flexi hoses perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wishbone bushes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlight internal adjuster reset to recheck headlight aims

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,716 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,526 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,994 miles

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly corroded

tyres getting low

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,084 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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6966 SP is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 6966 SP, 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 6966 SP registered?

6966 SP is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for 6966 SP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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