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A21 WKJ

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 WKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,398 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,045 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 4 Nov 2020 72,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside washer jet loose

Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,957 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside washer jet loose

Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,062 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 53,062 miles

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,719 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 45,719 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,484 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 WKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 WKJ, 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

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What year was A21 WKJ registered?

A21 WKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is A21 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 WKJ 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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