Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2014
62.7% pass rate
from 5,682 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (38% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.070% fail on Lever
        • 0.053% fail on Pivot
        • 0.035% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.018% fail on Rod
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage
        • 0.018% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.3% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control (83% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.088% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.088% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (10 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.035% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Operation (46 times worse than other 2014 vans)
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.9% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (35% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp (41% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators (72% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (71% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.053% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.018% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.018% fail on Arm
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (30% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Position lamps (160% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Position lamp (170% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.11% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamps (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning (79% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Switch (79% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (72% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Springs (63% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Leaf springs (140% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (8 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.088% fail on Spring saddle (10 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Anchor bracket (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.018% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers (81% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.070% fail on Axles
      • 0.070% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.67% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.49% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.053% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (44% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.088% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (93% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (24% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.018% fail on Pump
    • 0.070% fail on Steering wheel (9 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.76% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Panel (190% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
      • 0.018% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.088% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.053% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints
        • 0.018% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.070% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
      • 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.018% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
    • 0.035% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.018% fail on Carrier
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Chassis
      • 0.018% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.018% fail on Loading door
    • 0.018% fail on Floor
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.49% fail on Condition
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment
      • 0.070% fail on Requirements
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.088% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.070% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 0.035% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.018% fail on Passenger grab handles
    • 0.018% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.018% fail on Retractable steps