2022 Volkswagen Crafter — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 288 MOT tests, the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter recorded an 88.9% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (13.4% fail rate), the 2022 Crafter comes out 2.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and emissions & environmental (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, headlamp aim and brake pads — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 9.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 17 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 12 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.4% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.3% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.5% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 9 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 145 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 91 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Crafter
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (4.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen Crafters pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 288 2022 Volkswagen Crafter MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Crafter?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (4.2%).
Does the 2022 Crafter get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 288 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.