2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 71.4% of Volkswagen Crafters first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. Across 2,044 Crafter first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were brakes, lamps and electrical equipment and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Volkswagen Crafters first used in 2015 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Crafters first used in 2015 against all cars first used in 2015 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Crafter figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2015 Crafter | All cars first used 2015 | Crafter first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | 79.7% | 460 |
| 2022 | 75.8% | 77.8% | 541 |
| 2023 | 73.4% | 75.5% | 567 |
| 2024 | 72.1% | 73.5% | 749 |
| 2025 | 71.4% | 71.9% | 728 |
Common 2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT failures
Share of the 568 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements | 24.1% | 137 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 10.6% | 60 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 9.7% | 55 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2015 Crafters, as a share of all 2,044 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 19.9% | 406 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 12.6% | 258 |
| Ball joint: has slight play | 9.1% | 185 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 7.8% | 159 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 6.8% | 139 |
Questions about the 2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter?
In 2025, 71.4% of Crafters first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2015 Crafter most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes (in 55.5% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (36.1%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (16.2%). The single most common item was “Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements” (24.1%).
How often does a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter fail its MOT?
In 2025, 28.6% of first tests on Crafters first used in 2015 did not pass first time: 24.5% failed, and a further 4.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 568 of 2,044 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen Crafter MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 19.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (12.6%), “Ball joint: has slight play” (9.1%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (7.8%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (6.8%).
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 75.8% in 2022 to 71.4% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2015
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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