2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

361 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 361 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.9%
  2. Lights & electrics21.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  4. Suspension9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)18.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2011 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2011 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 361 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 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).