2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

416 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction8.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value6.5%
    40 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment3.6%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes48.3%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  4. Suspension11.3%
  5. Steering7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2010 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 13)64.5%361 tests
2024 pass rate (age 14)60.3%416 tests
Change in one year−4.2 pointsaverage car: −0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2010 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 is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2010 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 416 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.5% passed first time. In 2024, 60.3% passed (−4.2 points). An average car that age changed by −0.9 points, so the 2010 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing worse than average.