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A13 AOT

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 42,666 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 388,249 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 388,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 372,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 362,117 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 362,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 361,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 352,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 261,111 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 209,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 164,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 164,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 102,021 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 101,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,643 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 5,355 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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A13 AOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A13 AOT, 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 A13 AOT registered?

A13 AOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is A13 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 AOT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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