2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

11,105 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test161,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  9. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Suspension28.3%
  3. Brakes25.7%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2006 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,105 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).