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BD56 WYA

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,755 mi
Last recorded198,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 198,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 195,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 194,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 191,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 190,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 188,391 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 184,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 176,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 167,772 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 163,307 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 154,953 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 154,199 miles

Oil leak

slightly smokey under acceleration

Fail 15 Apr 2013 154,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 144,668 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,668 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 131,882 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,719 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 WYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

BD56 WYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BD56 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 WYA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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