2006 Volkswagen Crafter 2.5L Diesel · WG56 CYC
2006 Volkswagen Crafter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 178,188 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,188 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.
WG56 CYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 178,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WG56 CYC Mileage History
- 30/05/2024161,721 mi
- 28/05/2025167,861 mi+6,140 mi
- 04/06/2025167,865 mi+4 mi
- 26/05/2026178,186 mi+10,321 mi
- 29/05/2026178,188 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG56 CYC 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 (WG56 CYC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S and O/S Bulb - In Op (4.7.1 (b) (”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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