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AF56 LAY

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on , on dash .

condition of nearside front door mirror glass .

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,304 miles

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

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

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,304 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on , on dash .

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,202 miles

Spare tyre defective

condition of front brake discs (quite badly worn).

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,348 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall on n/s/r tyre.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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AF56 LAY is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 LAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 LAY registered?

AF56 LAY is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is AF56 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 LAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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