2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

468 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test155,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 468 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes38.9%
  2. Lights & electrics23.7%
  3. Suspension11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.4%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.9%

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 2008 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2008 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 468 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).