2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · LJ56 ABK
2006 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 119,650 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,650 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.
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LJ56 ABK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2024
- 119,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ56 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Crafter (LJ56 ABK) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LJ56 ABK Mileage History
- 13/07/2022115,834 mi
- 12/09/2023116,069 mi+235 mi
- 15/10/2024119,644 mi+3,575 mi
- 12/11/2024119,650 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,634 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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