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AD06 ZXV

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,725 mi
Last recorded197,725 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ZXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 197,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 193,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 191,250 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 189,884 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 189,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 184,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,886 miles

Both Handbrake Cables Frayed

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 176,886 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both Main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both Handbrake Cables Frayed

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 168,289 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 147,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 136,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 136,206 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,087 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,087 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,175 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,223 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,465 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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AD06 ZXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD06 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

AD06 ZXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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