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AK56 VRL

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,981 mi
Last recorded208,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 208,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 208,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 206,503 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 204,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 204,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 204,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 203,907 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

offside rear brake pads worn lower than nearside rear

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

play/ wear in both front shock absorber inserts

Pass 11 Jul 2019 203,854 miles

Front slight play in shock absorber shaft n/s & o/s

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 203,747 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber shaft

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber shaft

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 203,624 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 203,538 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f side marker lamp inop

o/s/r tyre cut on tread and wearing low

play in front anti roll bar

Fail 4 Feb 2016 203,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f side marker lamp inop

o/s/r tyre cut on tread and wearing low

play in front anti roll bar

Pass 2 Dec 2014 193,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r side marker inop

play in front anti roll bar d-bar bushes

rear tyres (both) wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 173,603 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s window switch damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

play in both steering arms

rear brake discs worn and corroded

service light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 173,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s window switch damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

play in both steering arms

rear brake discs worn and corroded

service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,863 miles

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

front imballance 24 %

Fail 29 Nov 2011 133,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front imballance 24 %

Pass 1 Dec 2010 115,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 96,107 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,107 miles

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

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

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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AK56 VRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK56 VRL, 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.

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AK56 VRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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The MOT history for AK56 VRL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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