2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

469 MOT tests in 2024. 60.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time60.1%
Failed or needed repairs39.9%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.8%
  3. Suspension15.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Body & chassis6.0%
  7. Tyres5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2007 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 16)62.1%457 tests
2024 pass rate (age 17)60.1%469 tests
Change in one year−2.0 pointsaverage car: −0.1 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2007 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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: 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 2007 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 60.1% of 2007 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 469 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 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).

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 62.1% passed first time. In 2024, 60.1% passed (−2.0 points). An average car that age changed by −0.1 points, so the 2007 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing worse than average.