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A8 OAM

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

231,434 mi
Last recorded231,434 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 231,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 225,248 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 225,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 217,681 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 217,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 211,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 204,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 197,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 189,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 181,848 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 172,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 158,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,862 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 131,862 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 121,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,805 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,763 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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A8 OAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A8 OAM, 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 A8 OAM registered?

A8 OAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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