2013 Volkswagen Crafter · 1,695 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Crafter reliability
2013 Volkswagen Crafters fail 36.4% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Crafter years (1,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- 36.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 117,600
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,695
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.8% of tests fail here (161% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter
Fail rate by area
- Brakes19.5%
- Lights and electrics15.2%
- Suspension5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
- Tyres3.8%
- Steering3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.72%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.48%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.36%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 2.3%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.35%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (13.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.61%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.55%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Crafters fail 36.4% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Crafter years (1,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.9% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.72% of tests), position lamp not working (2.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Crafter have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Crafter shows 117,600 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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