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

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Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt reliable? We analysed 575 real MOT tests across 147 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 575 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.1%
Typical Mileage
99,080mi
Annual Mileage
12,768mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt 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 Bmt.

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
8,691 mi/yr
Typical
12,768 mi/yr
Average
13,993 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,464 mi/yr

Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt Mileage Distribution

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

Median
99,080 mi
75th Percentile
126,590 mi
95th Percentile
179,899 mi
Max Recorded
1,561,236 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt 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 Bmt THIS CAR 86.1% 575 99,080 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
Vulcan Harrier 63.2% 427 7,025 mi 22 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt?

The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 575 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 Bmt owner drives around 12,768 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 Bmt — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt reliable?
Based on 575 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt has a 86.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt does around 12,768 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 TDI Bmt?
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.