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VE56 XLT

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 XLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 102,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 96,381 miles

Engine oil requires top up

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,657 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 90,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 90,400 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 75,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 65,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 62,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,815 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 58,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres on 2mm and walls cracking

Pass 19 May 2017 55,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 52,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 44,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,931 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,155 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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VE56 XLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 VE56 XLT, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE56 XLT registered?

VE56 XLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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