2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

265 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.2%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  8. Washers: not working2.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.7%
  2. Lights & electrics18.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  4. Suspension9.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Steering4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)18.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2009 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 14)60.2%256 tests
2024 pass rate (age 15)64.9%265 tests
Change in one year+4.7 pointsaverage car: −0.6 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2009 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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 2009 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2009 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 265 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter?

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

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 60.2% passed first time. In 2024, 64.9% passed (+4.7 points). An average car that age changed by −0.6 points, so the 2009 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing better than average.