2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · BJ56 AEA
2006 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 193,919 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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BJ56 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 193,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ56 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Crafter (BJ56 AEA) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BJ56 AEA Mileage History
- 04/04/2023186,740 mi
- 05/04/2023186,791 mi+51 mi
- 09/04/2024190,486 mi+3,695 mi
- 10/04/2024190,486 mi
- 10/04/2025193,919 mi+3,433 mi
Average of roughly 3,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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