Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2017
72.2% pass rate
from 4,506 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (61% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators (87% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type (87% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.93% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamps (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (12 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.067% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.022% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.022% fail on Pivot
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility (48% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (86% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.64% fail on Condition of glass (86% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Windscreen (87% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (44% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Particulate filter (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.022% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks (170% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.84% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.11% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.044% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.022% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.067% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (85% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (89% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (90% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.067% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.067% fail on Flexible couplings (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.44% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
      • 0.067% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
    • 0.067% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Chassis
      • 0.044% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.044% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.044% fail on Carrier
  • 0.84% fail on Steering
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.044% fail on Other components (20 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Steering component
        • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.022% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.022% fail on Components
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column (20 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.067% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Pump
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.089% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.089% fail on Steering wheel (26 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering play
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering (14 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.71% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.089% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on Attachment
  • 0.022% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.022% fail on Passenger grab handles