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AD55 DYV

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,098 mi
Last recorded91,098 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake slightly lower effort than o/s/r

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,057 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front of front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 86,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,742 miles

Central Rear silencers outer skin corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre /rear/exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,951 miles

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,209 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,174 miles

rear seat belts poorly postioned.

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 DYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD55 DYV registered?

AD55 DYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is AD55 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 DYV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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