Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.1% pass rate
from 1,639 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 17% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.061% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (89% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (45% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.061% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.061% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.67% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.49% fail on Cable
        • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.061% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation (42 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Servos
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.061% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.061% fail on Switch
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.061% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.061% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.061% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (53% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.18% fail on Particulate filter (16 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Other emission control equipment (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.061% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.061% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Other leaks
  • 10% fail on Steering (99% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 7.8% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Drag link end (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.92% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.61% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Steering box
    • 0.55% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.061% fail on Pump
      • 0.061% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.3% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Spring saddle (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.061% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.061% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.061% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.061% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.061% fail on Bellows
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.79% fail on View to rear
      • 0.79% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.67% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.61% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.061% fail on Window
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Body (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.43% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.37% fail on Joints
        • 0.12% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
        • 0.061% fail on Hinge
    • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure (66% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (65% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.061% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.061% fail on System
    • 0.061% fail on Load security
      • 0.061% fail on Loading door
    • 0.061% fail on Floor
    • 0.061% fail on Cabs
      • 0.061% fail on Steps
    • 0.061% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.85% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.061% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.061% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (95% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (96% worse than other 2009 vans)
  • 0.12% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.061% fail on Doors
      • 0.061% fail on Emergency exits
    • 0.061% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.061% fail on Retractable steps
  • 0.061% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.061% fail on Attachment