Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,551 vehicles, the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI (2022)

2,551 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI

CarHunch analysed 2,551 real MOT records for the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Crafter TDI beats the UK average with an 81.5% first-time pass rate, and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 6.2% of vehicles ever flagged—a solid result for a three-year-old van. The low failure rate of 0.31 per vehicle suggests these engines are holding up well mechanically.

At 55,670 miles median, these vans are running slightly above expectations for their age, which makes their reliability performance even more encouraging. The modest 0.9 advisories per vehicle indicates only minor wear items cropping up, so if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on service history and any advisories already on record will tell you everything you need to know.

The 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

6.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

56k

Middle half: 33k–83k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,551 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 2,551 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,391 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 84.3%

10,441

Blue 8.1%

1,002

Silver 2.3%

288

Grey 2.1%

255

Black 1.4%

172

Red 1%

126

Green 0.5%

Yellow 0.3%

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

55,670

typical

33,128

low mileage

82,797

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDI vehicles fall between 33,128 and 82,797 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,128 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,128–82,797 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline TDIs sit.

⚠ Over 111,775 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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