2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

461 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 461 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  7. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.5%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes19.7%
  2. Lights & electrics11.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  4. Suspension4.3%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.0%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2016 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 7)74.9%383 tests
2024 pass rate (age 8)73.8%461 tests
Change in one year−1.2 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2016 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 461 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 74.9% passed first time. In 2024, 73.8% passed (−1.2 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2016 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as average.