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SW55DWV
2006 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW55DWV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 21 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,150 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside /offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp in poor condition
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside /offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp in poor condition
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,153 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,236 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- heatshield loose
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,118 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,801 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,364 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021 9 Jun 202628 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,865 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,104 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,436 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016 9 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 9 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,759 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014 9 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 6,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,516 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,094 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,094 MI
9 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,495 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,451 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,451 MI
9 Jun 202627 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,922 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,922 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW55DWV was registered on 2006-01-31
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