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AK56 VRM

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

285,853 mi
Last recorded285,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 285,853 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top shockabsorber mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2014 285,853 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top shockabsorber mounts

Pass 12 Jun 2013 254,472 miles

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

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

Front tyres have stepping to tread

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jun 2013 254,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front tyres have stepping to tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Oct 2011 195,637 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 195,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 153,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 113,876 miles

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 VRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRM, 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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What year was AK56 VRM registered?

AK56 VRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is AK56 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 VRM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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