2019 Volkswagen Crafter · 1,290 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Crafter reliability
2019 Volkswagen Crafters fail 17% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Crafter years (1,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- 17%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Crafters: 29.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 47,192
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,290
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.5% of tests fail here (270% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Brakes4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Tyres1.9%
- Suspension0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.78%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Service brake excessively binding 1.01%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.01%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.03%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.94%) · Service brake slightly binding (1.4%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Crafters fail 17% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Crafter years (1,290 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (1.78% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.32% of tests), service brake excessively binding (1.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Crafter shows 47,192 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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