2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

470 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 470 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Body & chassis3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Suspension2.1%
  7. Tyres1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%

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: 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 2018 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2018 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 470 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

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