Volkswagen Crafter (2018)
2018 Volkswagen Crafter
CarHunch analysed 5,894 real MOT records for the 2018 Volkswagen Crafter.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter's first-time pass rate of 79.7% sits fractionally below the UK average of 80%, which is broadly respectable for a commercial vehicle of this age—but the concerning figure is that nearly a quarter (24.4%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above the norm and a genuine buyer concern. Almost all examples are diesel, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 87,500 miles median, these Crafters are running at reasonable mileage for a six-year-old workhorse, suggesting they're mostly being used hard but not abused. Owners typically face 1.27 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, indicating that while major issues aren't universal, wear-and-tear problems are common—so budget for regular maintenance and always have any used example inspected by a mechanic experienced with commercial vehicles before committing.
The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 5,894 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 5,894 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.
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Before you buy a 2018 Volkswagen Crafter
Based on MOT data from 5,894 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 5,893 | 81% | 1.27 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 73,669 Volkswagen Crafter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Volkswagen Crafter 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.
Half of all 2018 Volkswagen Crafter vehicles fall between 60,631 and 118,738 miles.
2018 Volkswagen Crafter — Still on the Road
Almost all 2018 Volkswagen Crafters are still on the road.
Strong survival — 5,048 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% 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.
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