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A17 MHL

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 55,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 53,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 31,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,289 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 28,279 miles

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

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 12,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 12,574 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,477 miles

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 21 Jun 2012 10,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 7,169 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 7,169 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,559 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 MHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A17 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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