2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

557 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 557 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes36.8%
  2. Lights & electrics20.5%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  5. Steering5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2012 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 11)62.2%490 tests
2024 pass rate (age 12)62.8%557 tests
Change in one year+0.6 pointsaverage car: −1.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2012 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 fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2012 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2012 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 557 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 62.2% passed first time. In 2024, 62.8% passed (+0.6 points). An average car that age changed by −1.3 points, so the 2012 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing better than average.