Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2016
69.3% pass rate
from 5,932 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (90% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (90% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.86% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.017% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance (200% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (15 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.051% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.084% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.034% fail on Relay lever (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.017% fail on Pivot
    • 2.0% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.89% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (43% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (61% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.017% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.017% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (37% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (72% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.86% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Windscreen (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Window (22 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on View to rear (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Mirrors (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Suspension
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.051% fail on Spring saddle (13 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Anchor bracket (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.034% fail on Shackle bracket (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Axle
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Bellows
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (32% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (78% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (59% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Body (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.067% fail on Carrier
      • 0.034% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.084% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.067% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.084% fail on Doors
      • 0.034% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.034% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.051% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Coupling
      • 0.017% fail on Safety device
      • 0.017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.051% fail on Load security
      • 0.034% fail on Loading door
      • 0.017% fail on Dropside
        • 0.017% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.034% fail on Chassis
      • 0.034% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.76% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.19% fail on Steering wheel (24 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column (21 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.067% fail on Power steering
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.067% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
    • 0.017% fail on Attachment
  • 0.051% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.034% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.034% fail on Retractable steps (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Passenger grab handles