Volkswagen Crafter cr35 bluem-n tdi163 l vs Volkswagen Passat: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Crafter cr35 bluem-n tdi163 l
78%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Crafter cr35 bluem-n tdi163 l (78%) and Volkswagen Passat (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Crafter cr35 bluem-n tdi163 l | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 138,461 mi | 147,486 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 601,376 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Crafter cr35 bluem-n tdi163 l
No fault breakdown available.
Volkswagen Passat
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Crafter cr35 bluem-n tdi163 l (78%) and Volkswagen Passat (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.