Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2011
58.8% pass rate
from 2,700 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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (54% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (73% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (71% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (59% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.074% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.56% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.19% fail on Lever
        • 0.074% fail on Linkage
        • 0.074% fail on Relay lever (12 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Pivot
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.81% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.037% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.037% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (40% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (48% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment (68% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Horn (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.037% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.78% fail on Position lamps (93% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Position lamp (92% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 8.2% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (70% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.037% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.037% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.48% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (73% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (32% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.63% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.11% fail on Spring saddle (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.037% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Wheel bearings (95% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.074% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.037% fail on Axles
      • 0.037% fail on Axle
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.037% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.56% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.56% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.9% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm (9 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
        • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack (93% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.074% fail on Rams (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.037% fail on Pump
    • 0.41% fail on Steering play (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.037% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.037% fail on Steering column
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Body (93% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Panel
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.52% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.30% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
        • 0.074% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.074% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (77% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Tank
      • 0.037% fail on Pipe
    • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.074% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.074% fail on Carrier
    • 0.074% fail on Towbar
      • 0.037% fail on Safety device
      • 0.037% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.074% fail on Load security
      • 0.037% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.037% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.037% fail on Loading door
    • 0.074% fail on Seats
      • 0.074% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition