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Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI reliable? We analysed 354 real MOT tests across 189 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 354 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.8%
Typical Mileage
71,798mi
Annual Mileage
16,375mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI.

Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Registration plate lamp not working 1

Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
9,676 mi/yr
Typical
16,375 mi/yr
Average
16,629 mi/yr
Heavy usage
22,275 mi/yr

Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
71,798 mi
75th Percentile
97,074 mi
95th Percentile
151,264 mi
Max Recorded
192,927 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI THIS CAR 89.8% 354 71,798 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Sense Ptech Ss A 82.8% 679 26,429 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI?

The Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 354 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is registration plate lamp not working with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI owner drives around 16,375 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI reliable?
Based on 354 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI has a 89.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI?
The most common failure point is registration plate lamp not working.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI does around 16,375 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Crafter CR30 Startline TDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.