Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2006
55.4% pass rate
from 487 tests in 2021
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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 5.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.41% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.62% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Lever
        • 0.21% fail on Pivot
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (190% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.21% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Servos
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.62% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.41% fail on Outline marker lamps (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Outline marker lamp (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.0% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (14 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.21% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (60% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.21% fail on Axle
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.21% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.21% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.62% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.62% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.6% fail on Steering
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.21% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.0% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.62% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.41% fail on Steering play
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Body
      • 1.4% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Body condition
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.82% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
    • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.62% fail on Load security (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Loading door (16 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Doors
      • 0.62% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition
    • 0.62% fail on Seats
      • 0.41% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.21% fail on Carrier
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Cabs
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
    • 0.41% fail on Airbags (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment