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AD55 DYG

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,266 mi
Last recorded197,266 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 197,266 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 191,082 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 191,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 185,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 178,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 172,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 167,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 163,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 156,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 156,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 149,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 149,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 140,940 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 133,477 miles

front drop links slight play (both)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2014 123,887 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,152 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 116,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 104,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,079 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,975 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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AD55 DYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 AD55 DYG, 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 AD55 DYG registered?

AD55 DYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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