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BD56 HLG

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,502 mi
Last recorded235,502 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 235,502 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 205,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bald around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 205,772 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bald around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 200,443 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 200,443 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 193,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 182,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body rust

Fail 13 Jul 2019 182,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general under body rust

Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 175,661 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside side markers not working

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 175,646 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside side markers not working

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 169,305 miles

emissions too clean to test

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 156,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wiper smeary

Fail 7 Apr 2015 156,165 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wiper smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2014 146,247 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 130,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,329 miles

air bag warning light staying on

brake fluid level getting low

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low

slight damage to offside front bumber

slight movement in nearside + offside front anti roll bar bushes + link arm bushes

yellow brake warning light stayin on

Fail 14 Apr 2012 121,329 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light staying on

brake fluid level getting low

engine management light staying on

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low

slight damage to offside front bumber

slight movement in nearside + offside front anti roll bar bushes + link arm bushes

yellow brake warning light stayin on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear lower side light not working

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 HLG is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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