Volkswagen Crafter
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 13,195 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
13,195
Best Year
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
16
About the Volkswagen Crafter
The Volkswagen Crafter has been tested 13,195 times in 2026 MOT data across 16 model years (2006 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 415 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 73%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 129,976 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 33,169 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Crafter is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Crafter by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | 415 | 33,169 mi | |
| 2020 | 87% | 350 | 46,294 mi | |
| 2019 | 87% | 852 | 62,455 mi | |
| 2018 | 86% | 756 | 85,975 mi | |
| 2017 | 84% | 573 | 90,892 mi | |
| 2016 | 82% | 822 | 102,881 mi | |
| 2015 | 81% | 1,296 | 115,096 mi | |
| 2014 | 78% | 1,446 | 121,458 mi | |
| 2013 | 75% | 1,165 | 123,031 mi | |
| 2012 | 76% | 1,220 | 134,023 mi | |
| 2011 | 78% | 648 | 143,159 mi | |
| 2010 | 73% | 913 | 148,530 mi | |
| 2009 | 76% | 564 | 144,687 mi | |
| 2008 | 73% | 1,001 | 159,722 mi | |
| 2007 | 75% | 1,008 | 150,998 mi | |
| 2006 | 80% | 166 | 129,976 mi |
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