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AF56 TZS

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,519 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,432 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,366 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,642 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,059 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,340 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,812 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,180 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,779 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,819 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 52,818 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front windscreen inscure

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,928 miles

Brake Warning Lamp Illuminated

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

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

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 TZS is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

AF56 TZS is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is AF56 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 TZS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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