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BD56 VOJ

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,511 mi
Last recorded100,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,511 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,515 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,522 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal starting weap

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 97,522 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub seal starting weap

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,591 miles

Front Both shock absorbers have play

Front Both tie rods slight play

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,531 miles

Front Both shock absorbers slight play

Rear Both leaf springs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,654 miles

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

Offside parking brake efficiency low

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,654 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake efficiency low

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 71,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 55,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,007 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 VOJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc 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 VOJ, 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 VOJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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