2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · WG56 AAU

The 2006 Volkswagen Crafter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 21 February 2025 at 162,079 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests show the same clean outcome, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the available history. The recorded mileage sits at 162,079 miles against an age of roughly twenty years, equating to about 8,100 miles per annum which is typical for this vehicle class. The test on 15 November 2021 at 148,295 miles and the pass on 8 November 2022 at 155,870 miles show steady annual use of around 7,500 miles. A short gap then appears before the 10 November 2023 test at 161,127 miles, with a failed attempt on 2 November 2023 at 161,105 miles logged with no defects cited, followed by the clean pass eight days later. The DVSA record is sparse and clean aside from that anomalous failure entry. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points given the vehicle's age and commercial van usage. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks despite no advisories being raised. The November 2023 failure with no defects noted suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, but the rear chassis and sills should be examined for hidden rust. Given the lack of recorded advisories across five years and 14,000 miles, previous keepers appear to have maintained the Crafter to a basic passing standard. The low annual mileage implies lighter duty cycles, yet standing periods can accelerate perished rubber and brake binding which a static MOT cannot fully expose.