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VW56 BAY

2006 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van39,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW56 BAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,860 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 42,860 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Spare tyre defective worn on outer edge ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,695 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 38,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,171 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both ends (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 37,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both ends (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,747 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front coil over struts have movement in mounting bushes upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

non standard front suspension and steering modifications all appear sound and secure at this time

Fail 17 Mar 2021 35,747 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front coil over struts have movement in mounting bushes upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

non standard front suspension and steering modifications all appear sound and secure at this time

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,819 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,816 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,657 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 27,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,280 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2014 18,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 18,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 17,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,137 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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VW56 BAY is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 39,168 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW56 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VW56 BAY is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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