2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

322 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 322 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.2%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  4. Body & chassis2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Tyres1.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  8. Suspension1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2017 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2017 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 322 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter?

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

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

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