2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

469 MOT tests in 2024. 60.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time60.1%
Failed or needed repairs39.9%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes39.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.8%
  3. Suspension15.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Body & chassis6.0%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 60.1% of 2007 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 469 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).