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AD55 DZE

2006 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,975 mi
Last recorded184,975 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter120,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 DZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 184,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 175,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 167,331 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 167,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 157,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,895 miles

FRONT UNDER TRAY FITTED INSPECTION RESTRICTED

EXHAUST CENTER SILENCER OUTER SHIELD CORRISON !!!!

Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,295 miles

CORRSION ON CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD

FRONT UNDER SHIELD FITTED INSPECTION RESTICTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stonechips to windscreen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 131,983 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,929 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 118,929 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,596 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 107,596 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,256 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,591 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 DZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

AD55 DZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is AD55 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 DZE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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