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BD56 GUF

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,038 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,538 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 92,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,484 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs starting to corrode inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 56,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front shocker legs

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,511 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 26,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,264 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 GUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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