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VW56 DUF

2006 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van39,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,711 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 84,046 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 81,662 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 75,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.57 after second fast idle (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.74 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Fail 25 Jun 2021 71,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged retainer missing flexible hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Fail 30 Sep 2020 71,482 miles

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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 69,791 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 69,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,862 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 66,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,912 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 65,912 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,234 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,208 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake pedal has little servo assistance and has long travel

small amount of play at front wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal slightly soft

Fail 21 Aug 2014 58,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,079 miles

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

nearside front suspension siezed

Fail 11 Jul 2013 56,076 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

nearside front suspension siezed

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010
Fail 4 Jun 2010

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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 DUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DUF, 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 DUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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