2015 Volkswagen Crafter · 1,977 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Crafter reliability
2015 Volkswagen Crafters fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Crafter years (1,977 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- 25.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 98,750
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,977
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.7% of tests fail here (133% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter
Fail rate by area
- Brakes13.8%
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Suspension4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Tyres2.6%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.25%
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 2.28%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.07%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.92%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.62%
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 (12.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.32%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.01%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.6%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Crafters fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Crafter years (1,977 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.25% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.28% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Crafter shows 98,750 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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