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Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 645 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

645

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (91%)

Years Covered

4

About the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI

The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI was MOT tested 645 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 175 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 56,549 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 37,204 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,397
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,852
Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+6% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202191%17537,204 mi
202089%30961,674 mi
201989%9081,730 mi
201896%7156,549 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI

Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2018 to 2021), the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 645 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 89%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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