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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LX06 DAOMOT history

LX06 DAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LX06 DAO blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,208 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 DAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 DAO was last recorded at 137,208 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 6,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,470 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,738 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,208 miles
  • 2025 – 130,470 miles
  • 2024 – 124,440 miles
  • 2023 – 120,997 miles
  • 2022 – 119,913 miles
  • 2021 – 118,912 miles
  • 2020 – 117,796 miles
  • 2019 – 116,831 miles
  • 2018 – 115,772 miles
  • 2017 – 114,801 miles
  • 2016 – 104,370 miles
  • 2015 – 89,018 miles
  • 2014 – 80,122 miles
  • 2013 – 70,605 miles
  • 2012 – 59,793 miles
  • 2011 – 51,322 miles
  • 2010 – 41,015 miles
  • 2009 – 31,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,208 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' . (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake effort poor

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,208 miles (+6,738)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    233311520679
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' . (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake effort poor

  2. Pass130,470 miles (+6,030)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,470 miles
    Test number
    101661428526
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' . (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,440 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    282358040275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,997 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,997 miles
    Test number
    738078835216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,913 miles (+1,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,913 miles
    Test number
    880791385001
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,912 miles
    Test number
    841410409276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,912 miles (+1,116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,912 miles
    Test number
    546245661892
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,796 miles (+965)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    176456709908
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass116,831 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    288517478015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass115,772 miles (+971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    515155704049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass114,801 miles (+10,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,801 miles
    Test number
    241462759604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass104,370 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    519125101984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail104,349 miles (+15,331)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    675258612077
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass89,018 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    665730345182
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail89,012 miles (+8,890)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    806158335146
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass80,122 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    479104754133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r coil spring rusted

  17. Fail80,122 miles (+9,517)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    128513954156
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r coil spring rusted

  18. Pass70,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    398802423108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail70,605 miles (+10,812)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    507012723173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass59,793 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    898179512121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,791 miles (+8,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    748548712118
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass51,322 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,322 miles
    Test number
    539957311171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail51,186 miles (+10,171)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    348931711191
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass41,015 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    984562910138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,352 miles
    Test number
    320101829116
    • NoteFrt & rear pads low, o/s/f & o/s/r tyres boardering on 1.6mm. n/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to wear indicators.

Questions about LX06 DAO

Does LX06 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX06 DAO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX06 DAO?
The MOT on LX06 DAO is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX06 DAO done?
LX06 DAO was recorded at 137,208 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has LX06 DAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 DAO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LX06 DAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX06 DAO find?
LX06 DAO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a' .; offside rear hand brake effort poor.

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