2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · CV56 YOA
2006 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 171,315 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,315 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.
CV56 YOA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 171,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV56 YOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Crafter (CV56 YOA) between February 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
CV56 YOA Mileage History
- 01/02/201031,591 mi
- 28/01/201145,211 mi+13,620 mi
- 31/01/201145,300 mi+89 mi
- 30/01/201257,608 mi+12,308 mi
- 01/02/201374,540 mi+16,932 mi
- 01/02/201374,540 mi
- 10/04/201491,789 mi+17,249 mi
- 14/04/201491,926 mi+137 mi
- 22/04/2015101,818 mi+9,892 mi
- 24/05/2016112,236 mi+10,418 mi
- 24/05/2016112,236 mi
- 23/05/2017122,595 mi+10,359 mi
- 26/05/2017122,662 mi+67 mi
- 17/05/2018139,367 mi+16,705 mi
- 16/05/2019154,539 mi+15,172 mi
- 20/05/2019154,637 mi+98 mi
- 07/05/2020167,423 mi+12,786 mi
- 29/05/2026171,315 mi+3,892 mi
- 29/05/2026171,315 mi
Average of roughly 8,561 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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