VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER MOT pass rate
77.4% of 11,385 VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER MOT tests pass.
At 77.4%, The CRAFTER passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (79.0%).
At 77.4%, The VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER tested at 0–3 years pass 93.2% of the time, compared with just 68.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.2% | 413 | 31,766 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.1% | 2,088 | 61,312 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.9% | 3,224 | 104,395 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.1% | 3,773 | 133,655 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.7% | 1,887 | 153,815 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER fails its MOT is brakes — present in 97.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 97.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 28.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 19.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 10.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER?
- 77.4% of VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER MOT tests pass, based on 11,385 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER fails its MOT is brakes — present in 97.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.