Volkswagen Crafter (2014)
2014 Volkswagen Crafter
CarHunch analysed 6,429 real MOT records for the 2014 Volkswagen Crafter. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Volkswagen Crafter's first-time pass rate of 75.6% trails the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability for its age. More concerning is that 42.4% of these vehicles have had at least one dangerous defect on record — nearly double the typical threshold — making this a serious consideration for any buyer.
These Crafters show median mileage of 109,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 2014 van, but the high average of 2.73 failures and 17 advisories per vehicle points to wear in multiple systems rather than isolated weak spots. Before purchasing, request full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, suspension, and exhaust systems, as these typically dominate failure patterns on high-mileage vans.
What to check before buying a 2014 Volkswagen Crafter
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.
- ⚠️ 42.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Volkswagen Crafter 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 2014 Volkswagen Crafter vehicles fall between 77,203 and 146,771 miles.
2014 Volkswagen Crafter — Still on the Road
4,495 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Volkswagen Crafter
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.4%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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49.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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47.1%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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38.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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