2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · MW56 BYT
2006 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/12/2006. Recorded mileage 144,289 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2461cc
MW56 BYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 144,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MW56 BYT Mileage History
- 15/12/2023138,568 mi
- 21/01/2025142,379 mi+3,811 mi
- 06/02/2025142,389 mi+10 mi
- 03/02/2026144,283 mi+1,894 mi
- 14/04/2026144,289 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW56 BYT 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 (MW56 BYT) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))”; “Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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