2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

468 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test155,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 468 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    20 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes38.9%
  2. Lights & electrics23.7%
  3. Suspension11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.4%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.9%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2008 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 15)61.3%431 tests
2024 pass rate (age 16)61.1%468 tests
Change in one year−0.1 pointsaverage car: −0.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2008 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as an average car.

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 2008 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2008 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 468 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 61.3% passed first time. In 2024, 61.1% passed (−0.1 points). An average car that age changed by −0.5 points, so the 2008 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as average.