Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi
VanFrom 9,194 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 261 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 261 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 219 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 197 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 117 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 103 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 103 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 102 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 100 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 100 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 82 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 33.1% of Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 24.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2020 | 80.1% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2019 | 81.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2018 | 85.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdis tested had between 32,431 and 92,698 miles on the clock.
At 55,531 median miles, the Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 9,194 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 261 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi is 55,531 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,431 and 92,698 miles.
Buying a used Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 33.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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