Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI reliable? We analysed 32,533 real MOT tests across 11,835 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline 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 Trendline TDI.
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,147 | 81.3% | 36,726 | 59,409 | 84,493 |
| 2022 | 4,778 | 80.6% | 39,442 | 59,559 | 85,604 |
| 2021 | 6,686 | 80.7% | 43,459 | 65,350 | 92,684 |
| 2020 | 13,311 | 80.0% | 44,917 | 65,139 | 92,958 |
| 2019 | 3,567 | 81.2% | 55,594 | 83,858 | 113,373 |
| 2018 | 810 | 85.6% | 43,533 | 59,748 | 85,403 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI Last?
Based on 11,835 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.6% MOT pass rate from 810 tests
80.0% MOT pass rate from 13,311 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.6% across 810 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline 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 Trendline TDI THIS CAR | 81.1% | 32,533 | 66,372 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 |
| Triumph Speed Four | 84.1% | 10,305 | 14,871 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.1% across 32,533 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Trendline TDI owner drives around 12,650 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.