2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

542 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.9%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    11 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Brakes6.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Body & chassis2.2%
  6. Tyres1.8%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2019 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 4)84.5%400 tests
2024 pass rate (age 5)81.9%542 tests
Change in one year−2.6 pointsaverage car: −1.4 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2019 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: 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 2019 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2019 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 542 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; service brake performance: excessively binding; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 84.5% passed first time. In 2024, 81.9% passed (−2.6 points). An average car that age changed by −1.4 points, so the 2019 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing worse than average.