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BD56 GOU

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,401 mi
Last recorded144,401 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 144,401 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 160,654 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,891 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 124,879 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,768 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 123,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,282 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,649 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe end corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe end corroded

Oil leak ()

slight chip on windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2016 112,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe end corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe end corroded

Oil leak ()

slight chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,341 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

inner rack joints slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid resevoir level low

handbrake needs adjusting

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2014 105,865 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid resevoir level low

handbrake needs adjusting

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,836 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,402 miles

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

rear off side shock weeping slightly

rear off side tyre on limit

Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,348 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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BD56 GOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc 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 BD56 GOU, 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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BD56 GOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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