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MP04 LEY

2006 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 259,323 miles on the clock, averaging 11,099 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for injector wiring loom and connectors (under rocker cover). Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).

MOT & Mileage History for MP04 LEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
259,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
11,099

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading259,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,523
Average per year11,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP04 LEY 78k123k169k214k259k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage259,323 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage247,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage238,578 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage228,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage226,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,239 miles
PASS
Mileage224,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage220,521 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage218,894 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,886 miles
Since last MOT+12,546 miles
PASS
Mileage206,340 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,338 miles
Since last MOT+13,472 miles
PASS
Mileage192,866 miles
Since last MOT+19,820 miles
PASS
Mileage173,046 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,044 miles
Since last MOT+19,132 miles
PASS
Mileage153,912 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,910 miles
Since last MOT+16,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,365 miles
Since last MOT+17,021 miles
PASS
Mileage106,344 miles
Since last MOT+17,368 miles
PASS
Mileage88,976 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,655 miles
PASS
Mileage79,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,217 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)

Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).

Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)

Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).

ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)

Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).

Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)

Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).

Injector wiring loom and connectors (under rocker cover)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP04 LEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MP04 LEY

What car is MP04 LEY?

MP04 LEY is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MP04 LEY?

The last recorded mileage for MP04 LEY was 259,323 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP04 LEY passed its MOT?

MP04 LEY has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is MP04 LEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP04 LEY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MP04 LEY?

MP04 LEY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.