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AE55 VGJ

2006 Alexander Dennis Unknown

White Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

395,608 mi
Last recorded395,608 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Alexander Dennis Unknown211,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VGJ
MakeAlexander Dennis
ModelUnknown
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 395,608 miles

Vehicle underneath corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 395,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Vehicle underneath corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 395,608 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023

Rear Brake leaking air (1.1.21 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 395,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 395,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

SEVERAL REAR SEATS NO LONGER IN USE WITH SIGNAGE

Fail 1 Apr 2021 395,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 395,258 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 394,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 394,615 miles

How Reliable is the Alexander Dennis Unknown?

Based on 1,796 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
9,856
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
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AE55 VGJ is a 2006 Alexander Dennis Unknown in White with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Alexander Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 211,882 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alexander Dennis Unknown fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alexander Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Alexander Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 VGJ is a 2006 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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