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8739 CR

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

195,993 mi
Last recorded195,993 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8739 CR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 195,993 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 195,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 195,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 190,709 miles

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 21 Jan 2025 190,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 18 Dec 2024 190,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 186,225 miles

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

General age related corrosion throughout the body

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 176,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 176,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 168,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 151,290 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,336 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 135,228 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 124,550 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,334 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

exhaust system in general poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2016 106,444 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/rear outer disc face corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,228 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,990 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,543 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,460 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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8739 CR is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8739 CR, 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 8739 CR registered?

8739 CR is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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