2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

571 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 571 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.8%
    29 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes35.6%
  2. Lights & electrics22.6%
  3. Suspension6.3%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2013 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 10)63.4%500 tests
2024 pass rate (age 11)62.5%571 tests
Change in one year−0.9 pointsaverage car: −1.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2013 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as an average car.

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 2013 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2013 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 571 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 63.4% passed first time. In 2024, 62.5% passed (−0.9 points). An average car that age changed by −1.5 points, so the 2013 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as average.