Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2010
58.5% pass rate
from 2,268 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (89% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (59% worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.75% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake linings (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (170% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Cable (140% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Lever
        • 0.13% fail on Pivot (12 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Rod
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos (32 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.088% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.088% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.088% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (8 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.044% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (160% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp (160% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.088% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (68% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (67% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.088% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.088% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 10% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 9.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.84% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (56% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.088% fail on Particulate filter (7 times worse than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.044% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.044% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.97% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.84% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Leaf springs (45% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.57% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Leaf spring (91% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Spring saddle (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.044% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (89% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.088% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.044% fail on Bellows
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.044% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
  • 8.2% fail on Steering (54% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Steering linkage components (59% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (43% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.62% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Steering column
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on View to rear
      • 0.88% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.75% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.66% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.088% fail on Window (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Size/type (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Pillar
    • 0.93% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.44% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
      • 0.044% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.088% fail on Load security
      • 0.088% fail on Tailgate (11 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.044% fail on Chassis
      • 0.044% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.044% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.044% fail on Carrier
    • 0.044% fail on Towbar
      • 0.044% fail on Safety device
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.088% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Requirements
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (98% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (99% worse than other 2010 vans)
  • 0.088% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.088% fail on Doors
      • 0.088% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.088% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.088% fail on Attachment
  • 0.044% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.044% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.044% fail on Speed limiter plate