2010 Volkswagen Crafter · 1,331 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Crafter reliability
2010 Volkswagen Crafters fail 36.5% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Crafter years (1,331 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- 36.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 142,712
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,331
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 21.4% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter
Fail rate by area
- Brakes21.4%
- Lights and electrics16.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10%
- Steering6.5%
- Suspension5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Tyres3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.06%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 6.01%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.28%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 3.31%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Position lamp not working 2.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.33%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.1%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.89%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Crafters fail 36.5% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Crafter years (1,331 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (7.06% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (6.01% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Crafter have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Crafter shows 142,712 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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