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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,289 vehicles, the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Volkswagen Crafter are: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (11.5% of vehicles), Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (11.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 (2022)

1,289 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2022 Volkswagen Crafter

CarHunch analysed 1,289 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 VW Crafter is a strong performer, passing its MOT first time in 89% of cases—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at just 5%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At nearly 50,000 miles median for a two-year-old van, these Crafters are running at a sensible mileage rate, and the low failure count of 0.23 per vehicle reflects a robust design. Before buying, check the service history carefully, as the 0.7 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items will eventually need attention—but this is normal for a commercial workhorse.

The 2022 Volkswagen Crafter passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

89%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 27k–82k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,289 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,289 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 11.5%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · Oil leak, but not excessive · …

Tyre wear 11.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 7.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 2.1%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Volkswagen Crafter

Based on MOT data from 1,289 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,288	89%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 73,669 Volkswagen Crafter vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 73.8%

54,335

Silver 8.8%

6,476

Grey 4.7%

3,491

Blue 4.1%

3,051

Black 3.4%

2,479

Red 2.8%

2,066

Green 1%

769

Yellow 0.8%

563

Brown 0.3%

204

Orange 0.2%

137

Multi-colour 0.1%

Purple 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

49,896

typical

27,115

low mileage

82,397

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Volkswagen Crafter vehicles fall between 27,115 and 82,397 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,115 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.

✓ 27,115–82,397 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Volkswagen Crafters sit.

⚠ Over 111,235 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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