2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

322 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 322 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.2%
  6. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.2%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.0%
  2. Lights & electrics7.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  4. Body & chassis2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Tyres1.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  8. Suspension1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)75.7%251 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)78.3%322 tests
Change in one year+2.6 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 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 is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2017 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2017 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 322 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Crafter?

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

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

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

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 75.7% passed first time. In 2024, 78.3% passed (+2.6 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing better than average.