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Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI reliable? We analysed 1,952 real MOT tests across 414 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,952 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.4%
Typical Mileage
115,020mi
Annual Mileage
13,074mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 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 CR35 TDI.

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
8,236 mi/yr
Typical
13,074 mi/yr
Average
14,683 mi/yr
Heavy usage
19,088 mi/yr

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
115,020 mi
75th Percentile
155,309 mi
95th Percentile
218,532 mi
Max Recorded
1,467,009 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 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 CR35 TDI THIS CAR 80.4% 1,952 115,020 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
Nissan Juke Tekna HEV CVT 93.2% 2,118 19,777 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI?

The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.4% across 1,952 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI owner drives around 13,074 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 CR35 TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI reliable?
Based on 1,952 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI has a 80.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI does around 13,074 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 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.