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A2 EPV

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,772 mi
Last recorded141,772 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,772 miles

Front exhaust mount not located.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 141,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front exhaust mount not located.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper windscreen damaged

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper windscreen damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,861 miles

front ball joint boots weak

front brake hoses starting to crack

rear indicators going white

slight exhaust blow in engine bay area

Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,996 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,065 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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A2 EPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A2 EPV, 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 A2 EPV registered?

A2 EPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is A2 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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