2014 Volkswagen Crafter · 2,163 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Crafter reliability
2014 Volkswagen Crafters fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Crafter years (2,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 110,823
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,163
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.5% of tests fail here (176% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter
Fail rate by area
- Brakes15.1%
- Lights and electrics10.5%
- Suspension5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Tyres2.8%
- Steering2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.64%
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 2.17%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.94%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.71%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Service brake excessively binding 1.53%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.85%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.14%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.38%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Crafters fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Crafter years (2,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.64% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.17% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Crafter shows 110,823 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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