2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate and common faults

395 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  4. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Body & chassis3.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Suspension1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen Crafter cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)84.1%264 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)84.0%395 tests
Change in one year−0.0 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 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: 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 2020 Volkswagen Crafter?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2020 Volkswagen Crafter cars passed their MOT first time, across 395 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen Crafter getting worse with age?

In 2023, 84.1% passed first time. In 2024, 84.0% passed (−0.0 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen Crafter is ageing about the same as average.