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AJ56 MVT

2006 Volkswagen Crafter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Crafter118,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 MVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,599 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 112,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,389 miles

n/s/r parking brake weak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,446 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 102,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 99,698 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,566 miles

front brakes slightly imbalenced

slight lateral play in both front shocks

uneven pad wear on front axle

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,989 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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AJ56 MVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 118,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 MVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ56 MVT?

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What year was AJ56 MVT registered?

AJ56 MVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AJ56 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 MVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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