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BD56 HLE

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023
Fail 22 Sep 2023

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember at prop shaft mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and doorstep (5.3.6 (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))

Fail 6 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not fastening (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill and doorstep covered in fibreglass filler

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 106,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,200 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has hairline crack at dpf flex (7.1.2)

Offside wide angle mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has hairline crack at dpf flex (7.1.2)

Offside wide angle mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,277 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,276 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,289 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,745 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,307 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,934 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 HLE 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 68.2%.

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 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 BD56 HLE, 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 HLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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