Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2013
59.6% pass rate
from 4,026 tests in 2021
(7.6% worse than other 2013 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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.22% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Linkage
        • 0.050% fail on Pivot
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Pedal
      • 0.025% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Valves
    • 0.050% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.025% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (27% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Position lamps (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Position lamp (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.075% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.89% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Leaf springs (70% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.12% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Spring saddle (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.025% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Axles
      • 0.075% fail on Axle (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.075% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Condition of glass (79% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Windscreen (82% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.79% fail on View to rear
      • 0.77% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.025% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (82% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (91% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.050% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (43% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Steering linkage (10 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Steering arm (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
      • 0.050% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Rams
      • 0.025% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.050% fail on Steering column
    • 0.050% fail on Steering coupling (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.025% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Body (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Body condition
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Joints
        • 0.050% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.050% fail on Tank
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Towbar
      • 0.075% fail on Other towbar components (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Load security
      • 0.075% fail on Loading door
    • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.025% fail on Carrier
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment
      • 0.099% fail on Requirements
    • 0.075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Steps and stairs (16 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Retractable steps (20 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.050% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.025% fail on Passenger grab handles
  • 0.099% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
    • 0.025% fail on Attachment