Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2007
57.9% pass rate
from 2,127 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2007 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (82% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.094% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.14% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.42% fail on Cable
        • 0.094% fail on Linkage
        • 0.047% fail on Lever
        • 0.047% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (66% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.19% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.047% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.094% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.047% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.047% fail on Servos
    • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.094% fail on Brake fluid
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators (46% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type (46% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.047% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.80% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.24% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.28% fail on Outline marker lamps (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Outline marker lamp (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 10% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (59% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (29% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.8% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (54% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.61% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Leaf spring (57% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Shackle bracket (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Spring saddle (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.047% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.047% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.80% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.047% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Compression ignition (53% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Particulate filter (16 times worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.047% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.047% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks (64% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.094% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.0% fail on Steering
    • 5.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.094% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.85% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.85% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
      • 0.094% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.047% fail on Rams
    • 0.33% fail on Steering play
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.047% fail on Steering shaft
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Panel (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Body condition
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.75% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.094% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.047% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.047% fail on Bearing housing
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.094% fail on System
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.047% fail on Catch
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier
      • 0.047% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.19% fail on Load security
      • 0.14% fail on Tailgate (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Other tailgate component (42 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.047% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.047% fail on Loading door
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.047% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.094% fail on Chassis (93% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Chassis condition (93% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.047% fail on Floor
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (37% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (44% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment
      • 0.047% fail on Requirements
    • 0.047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.047% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (94% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (95% worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.094% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.094% fail on Speed limiter (18 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Speed limiter plate (18 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.047% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.047% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.047% fail on Doors
      • 0.047% fail on Emergency exits