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BG56 OJD

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,513 mi
Last recorded150,513 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 150,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 146,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 136,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 136,966 miles

Brake performance not tested abs pump keeps comming on while in rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested clogged machine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake dust cover insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounts excessivly corroded around fixings (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering excess play in knuckle (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 May 2019 118,049 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,677 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 98,650 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,606 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

COOLANT LIGHT ON

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

LOWER PART OF NS MIRROR MISSING

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPERS SMEARING

Fail 18 May 2016 79,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

LOWER PART OF NS MIRROR MISSING

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

COOLANT LIGHT ON

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 15 May 2015 67,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 58,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,003 miles

Driver and passenger seatbelt needs help retracting

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 25,885 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OJD is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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