Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2012
57.5% pass rate
from 3,461 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (93% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Rod
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.66% fail on Pedal
      • 0.029% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (20 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.058% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (42% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.78% fail on Horn (70% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.029% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.64% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.029% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.5% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Leaf springs (55% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Anchor bracket (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.087% fail on Shackle bracket (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Leaf spring (89% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.029% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.029% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.058% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.2% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (86% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Steering linkage (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Steering component
      • 0.058% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.90% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.029% fail on Pump
    • 0.029% fail on Steering column
    • 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.66% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.66% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment
      • 0.058% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.029% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.029% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Panel
    • 0.58% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Prop shaft (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
        • 0.087% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (72% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.029% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.087% fail on Carrier
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.087% fail on Seats
      • 0.058% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.029% fail on Towbar
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle (62% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates (64% worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition