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AK06 EXA

2006 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 140,760 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Rear Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 140,530 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam also light interfering on Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Rear Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 130,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRMENTS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 122,639 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Front windscreen is scratched also couple of stone chips

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

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

Rear Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 7 May 2024 122,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Front windscreen is scratched also couple of stone chips

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

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

Rear Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,815 miles

Bonnet release additional releasing pull is used / added on

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Fail 1 Mar 2023 115,815 miles

Bonnet release additional releasing pull is used / added on

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 103,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,965 miles

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 Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 78,965 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,479 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 36,292 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tryes wearing on inside tread.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,292 miles

front tryes wearing on inside tread.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,606 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 24,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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AK06 EXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK06 EXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK06 EXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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