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AD06 LDO

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

189,728 mi
Last recorded189,728 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 LDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 189,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 189,727 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% NSF slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre was at 15psi set at 46psi

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts Worn badly on inner shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING 255-35-20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 185,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%

Fail 2 Jul 2025 185,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%

Pass 2 Aug 2024 180,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 171,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Engine stabiliser worn

Fail 28 Jul 2023 171,643 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 158,276 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 158,185 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 145,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhuast corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 145,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhuast corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer jet week

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,642 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 119,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 90,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,335 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,389 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 75,389 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LDO, 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 AD06 LDO registered?

AD06 LDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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