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BF56 UPA

2006 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

203,349 mi
Last recorded203,349 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Lt118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 UPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 203,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 196,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 189,124 miles

Advise all brake pipes have been greased

Nearside Rear Advise slight corrosion to Lower part of door and wheel arch but are acceptable

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 180,887 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 168,574 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 158,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 152,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 145,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 129,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,094 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,014 miles

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

n/s middle side marker bulb out

o/s/f and o/s middle side marker bulb out

Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s middle side marker bulb out

o/s/f and o/s middle side marker bulb out

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,066 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD (TRACKING) AND IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BF56 UPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF56 UPA registered?

BF56 UPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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