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AD06 LCW

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

239,827 mi
Last recorded239,827 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 239,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 239,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 233,594 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 233,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 225,208 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 225,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 215,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 215,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 204,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 204,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 197,355 miles

coolant leak!

exhaust and heatshields deteriorated

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake effort slightly low, suspect caliper req

oil near min

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in other suspension

tyres slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 176,907 miles

gearbox oil leak (poss n/s drive shaft seal?)

poss signs of dampness at fuel tank

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cracking in brake hoses

slight dampness around power steering rack and pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in both front wishbone bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2015 176,907 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed sensor in radiator wiring (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cooling fan always on

gearbox oil leak (poss n/s drive shaft seal?)

poss signs of dampness at fuel tank

rear heat shields insecure

screen wash poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight cracking in brake hoses

slight dampness around power steering rack and pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 157,721 miles

exhaust corroded

poss diesel leak behind plastic cover at fuel tank

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

slight dampness at steering rack/pipes

slight wear in wishbone bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2014 157,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

poss diesel leak behind plastic cover at fuel tank

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

slight dampness at steering rack/pipes

slight wear in wishbone bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,116 miles

Brake pipes corroded.O/S F to R Borderline

R Tyres unevenly worn

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

exhaust corroded

slight play/dampness at power steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2013 138,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight play/dampness at power steering rack

tyres unevenly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,538 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

all brakes worn, some maybe req and warning light on

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,534 miles

rear pads slightly worn

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear springs

Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre sidewall soft (runflat?)

rear pads slightly worn

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear springs

spare illegal

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,767 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AD06 LCW is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AD06 LCW, 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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AD06 LCW is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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