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A23 DEJ

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,044 mi
Last recorded178,044 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 178,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but still functions (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin detached

Fail 16 Jun 2026 178,031 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing but still functions (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin detached

Pass 6 Jun 2025 173,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt catch cover damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2024 169,302 miles

Both exhaust boxes are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 169,302 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Both exhaust boxes are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 165,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 161,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 161,269 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 159,789 miles

Camper van conversion

Pass 9 Oct 2017 157,933 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 157,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 146,839 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak - requires further investigation

parking brake efficiency has been met however offside parking brake may need adjustment

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 121,157 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,904 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,251 miles

Both passenger seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,247 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both passenger seat belt stalk covers missing

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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A23 DEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A23 DEJ, 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 A23 DEJ registered?

A23 DEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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