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BD56 PHN

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,922 mi
Last recorded151,922 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 151,922 miles

Rear both rear axle seals are leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2016 151,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear both rear axle seals are leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 139,271 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 139,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 137,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 135,110 miles

n/s rear lens broken

Fail 8 Nov 2011 135,106 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s rear lens broken

Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,072 miles

Oil leak

advise attention to ns body bolt loose

Fail 24 Nov 2010 129,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise attention to ns body bolt loose

Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,016 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 96,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear diff oil leak

spare wheel missing

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 PHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BD56 PHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 PHN registered?

BD56 PHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BD56 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 PHN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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