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A17 BBC

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 135,551 miles

Centre and Rear Exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 135,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre and Rear Exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2024 130,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2024 130,124 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 130,124 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and Rear Exhaust Silencers outer skins corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,872 miles

Central Lower Exhaust outer layer corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,887 miles

Central Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight splits on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center exhaust outer skin loose

Fail 10 Dec 2021 114,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight splits on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 96,888 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,905 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,609 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,914 miles

Damage to OSF seat belt buckle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,914 miles

Damage to OSF seat belt buckle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,714 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,510 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,565 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,537 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,718 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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A17 BBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A17 BBC, 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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A17 BBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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