2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

698 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 698 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.6%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.9%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.9%
  2. Lights & electrics14.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  4. Suspension5.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Tyres3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)71.0%596 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)65.5%698 tests
Change in one year−5.5 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 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 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 2014 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2014 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 698 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter?

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

Is the 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 71.0% passed first time. In 2024, 65.5% passed (−5.5 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing worse than average.