Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI (2018)
2018 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI
CarHunch analysed 245 real MOT records for the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter CR35 is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 84.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, suggesting these vans are generally well-maintained. The dangerous defect rate of 8.6% is reassuringly low, so serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.
At nearly 80,000 miles on average, these Crafters have seen typical commercial use for their age, yet they're still averaging less than one failure per test, indicating the TDI engine and core mechanicals hold up well. With two advisories per vehicle on the books, expect routine maintenance items rather than structural problems—focus your pre-purchase inspection on brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems, where light wear typically shows up in this van's test history.
What to check before buying a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline 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.
Before you buy a Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 244 | 84.7% | 0.59 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline 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 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI vehicles fall between 47,864 and 104,312 miles.
2018 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 209 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 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Found a specific Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline TDI?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.