2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

671 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 671 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.0%
  2. Lights & electrics14.5%
  3. Suspension4.9%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.2%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2015 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 8)73.4%567 tests
2024 pass rate (age 9)71.2%671 tests
Change in one year−2.1 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2015 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 671 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 73.4% passed first time. In 2024, 71.2% passed (−2.1 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2015 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as average.