2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

361 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 361 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.7%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.9%
  2. Lights & electrics21.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  4. Suspension9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)18.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2011 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 12)69.3%323 tests
2024 pass rate (age 13)65.4%361 tests
Change in one year−4.0 pointsaverage car: −1.2 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2011 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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2011 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2011 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 361 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Crafter?

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

Is the 2011 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 2011 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 69.3% passed first time. In 2024, 65.4% passed (−4.0 points). An average car that age changed by −1.2 points, so the 2011 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing worse than average.