Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI (2019)
2019 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI
CarHunch analysed 889 real MOT records for the 2019 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Startline TDI passes its MOT on the first attempt 82.5% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which suggests it's a reasonably dependable commercial workhorse. However, 17.7% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth investigating pre-purchase—ask the seller for full MOT history and get a pre-buy inspection focused on braking and suspension.
At 81,000 miles median and 85,490 average, these Crafters are showing typical mileage for their age, and that's reflected in the modest failure rate of 0.81 per vehicle against 2.8 advisories per vehicle. The core message is straightforward: this is a solid commercial van with no major hidden weaknesses, but budget for routine maintenance and always check the specific vehicle's MOT record for any pattern of dangerous defects before you commit.
What to check before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 886 | 82.5% | 0.81 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI vehicles fall between 58,148 and 107,442 miles.
2019 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 742 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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