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VT55 UKW

2006 Volkswagen T-porter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

246,726 mi
Last recorded246,726 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen T-porter160,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 UKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT-porter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 246,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 238,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 238,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside handbrake roller brake test reading low

Pass 24 Apr 2023 229,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge`s badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake efficiency just on limit(16%) offside reading low

Pass 22 Apr 2022 222,576 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded and coated in grease (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 219,387 miles

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 212,721 miles

exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 212,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 195,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 191,534 miles

Central EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T-porter?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
7,063
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 23
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VT55 UKW is a 2006 Volkswagen T-porter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen T-porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 160,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T-porter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VT55 UKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T-porter typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen T-porter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VT55 UKW registered?

VT55 UKW is a 2006 Volkswagen T-porter, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is VT55 UKW safe to buy?

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