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BG56 ETV

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 142,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 142,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,206 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,574 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 136,572 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 129,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,915 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 124,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,318 miles

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

Nearside hand brake low effort 15%

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 121,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside hand brake low effort 15%

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 117,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears to flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,343 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,343 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven 43% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,038 miles

nearside handbrake in need of adjustment 17%

Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

nearside handbrake in need of adjustment 17%

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,444 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,421 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front disc poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 98,768 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,480 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,215 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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BG56 ETV is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 BG56 ETV, 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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BG56 ETV is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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