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A21 CHO

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,898 mi
Last recorded120,898 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,697 miles

chip zone A windscreen

middle and rear section exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 113,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chip zone A windscreen

middle and rear section exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,070 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 113,070 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,658 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp faulty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp has water in it

Nearside mirror secured by tape

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp faulty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp has water in it

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror secured by tape

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 85,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,128 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,357 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,396 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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A21 CHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A21 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 CHO?

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What year was A21 CHO registered?

A21 CHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is A21 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 CHO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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