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AV56 ZGG

2007 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,922 mi
Last recorded139,922 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Crafter122,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,922 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front shock casings corroded but not affecting use

front subframe inc arms / mountings corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 139,714 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 139,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 139,444 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,435 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 138,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 136,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

play in both inner rackends

Fail 30 Jun 2021 136,843 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

play in both inner rackends

Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both NS & OS ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 134,291 miles

has slight play in inner racked

slight play in both front struts bush

Pass 3 May 2017 131,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,426 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine water leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 121,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 112,467 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 112,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,812 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 101,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,357 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 93,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,404 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,159 miles

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

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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AV56 ZGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 122,281 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 AV56 ZGG, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 ZGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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