Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.8% pass rate
from 2,291 tests in 2021
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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (88% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (95% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Brake linings (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.22% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
        • 0.044% fail on Linkage
        • 0.044% fail on Pivot
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.087% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.087% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.044% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.087% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.087% fail on Servos
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (31% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (39% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (28% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment (50% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Electrical wiring (200% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 11% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (50% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (87% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.74% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on Spring saddle (9 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Leaf spring (81% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Shackle bracket (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.044% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.044% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (79% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.087% fail on Axles
      • 0.087% fail on Axle
    • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.044% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
  • 9.5% fail on Steering (60% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.9% fail on Steering linkage components (77% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.92% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.79% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.70% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Other components
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
  • 8.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.96% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Particulate filter (10 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.044% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (75% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on View to rear
      • 0.96% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.044% fail on Window
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Body (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.87% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
        • 0.087% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.044% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (60% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (87% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (87% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier
    • 0.087% fail on Towbar
      • 0.044% fail on Safety device
      • 0.044% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.044% fail on Load security
      • 0.044% fail on Loading door
    • 0.044% fail on Cabs
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment
      • 0.044% fail on Requirements
    • 0.26% fail on Airbags (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Speed limiter (16 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Speed limiter plate (16 times worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 0.13% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Emergency exits (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.087% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.044% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.044% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.044% fail on Attachment