2018 Volkswagen Crafter · 1,316 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Crafter reliability
2018 Volkswagen Crafters fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Crafter years (1,316 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- 16.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 65,424
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,316
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.1% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Brakes3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Tyres1.7%
- Suspension1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.82%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.67%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.52%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.06%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Service brake excessively binding 0.91%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.34%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.98%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Crafters fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Crafter years (1,316 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.81% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.82% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Crafter shows 65,424 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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