2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

416 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction8.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.5%
    40 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment3.6%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes48.3%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  4. Suspension11.3%
  5. Steering7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2010 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 416 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).