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BF56 HYW

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,700 mi
Last recorded184,700 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 184,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2022 172,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 169,082 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 169,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 155,685 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 155,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 141,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Dec 2016 134,080 miles

damage to tow socket

nearside wiper blade rubber split

slight damage to nearside rear reflector

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad wear light on

offside and nearside side repeater lamps damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2016 126,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad wear light on

offside and nearside side repeater lamps damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2014 116,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside side repeater lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,243 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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BF56 HYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF56 HYW, 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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BF56 HYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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