2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · B16 VDB
2006 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 86,095 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B16 VDB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 86,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 VDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Crafter (B16 VDB) between December 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
B16 VDB Mileage History
- 09/12/201062,642 mi
- 07/06/201368,550 mi+5,908 mi
- 09/12/201471,031 mi+2,481 mi
- 17/08/201671,736 mi+705 mi
- 17/08/201671,736 mi
- 16/08/201772,168 mi+432 mi
- 14/08/201874,165 mi+1,997 mi
- 16/08/201874,919 mi+754 mi
- 19/08/201976,209 mi+1,290 mi
- 18/08/202078,996 mi+2,787 mi
- 16/08/202181,184 mi+2,188 mi
- 16/08/202181,184 mi
- 16/08/202284,378 mi+3,194 mi
- 29/07/202485,502 mi+1,124 mi
- 14/07/202585,704 mi+202 mi
- 27/07/202686,095 mi+391 mi
Average of roughly 1,501 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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