2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

557 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 557 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes36.8%
  2. Lights & electrics20.5%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  5. Steering5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2012 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2012 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 557 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).