2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

382 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 382 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working0.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.5%
  7. Rear reflectors: defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface0.5%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.7%
  2. Tyres3.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Body & chassis1.6%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.4%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2021 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 382 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).