2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

470 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 470 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Body & chassis3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Suspension2.1%
  7. Tyres1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2018 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 5)81.7%372 tests
2024 pass rate (age 6)82.3%470 tests
Change in one year+0.6 pointsaverage car: −1.7 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2018 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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2018 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2018 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 470 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter reliable at MOT time?

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

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 81.7% passed first time. In 2024, 82.3% passed (+0.6 points). An average car that age changed by −1.7 points, so the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing better than average.