Volkswagen Crafter reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 10,233 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 10,233 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of Volkswagen Crafter cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Crafter tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Crafter cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on tyres, suspension, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Crafter is more demanding than average for its age: 69% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give brakes and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Crafter?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Crafter in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 83%; 8 to 12 years, 69%; and 13 years and older, 65%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
For Volkswagen Crafter cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (13.5% of tests vs 7.4% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.4% of tests vs 3.8% fleet), steering (3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).