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Volkswagen Crafter

10,349 new Crafter cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland from 2010 to 2022, most of them in Germany. 588 were licensed in the United Kingdom at the end of 2025.

10,349new cars in Europe, 2010–2022
28countries with registrations
588licensed in the UK
70%MOT first-time pass rate

New registrations in Europe

10,349 new Volkswagen Crafter cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (55), Croatia (13), Italy (10).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202292Spain, Croatia, Italy2,642261 (WLTP)118
2021123Czechia, Italy, Belgium2,642272 (WLTP)109
2020305Germany, Czechia, Sweden2,844154 (WLTP)114
20191,426United Kingdom, Germany, Czechia1,607150 (WLTP)104
2018146United Kingdom, Czechia, Poland2,109130 (WLTP)116
2017587Germany, Poland, Belgium2,337199 (NEDC)112
20161,322Germany, Italy, Czechia2,359—102
20151,314Germany, Italy, Netherlands2,337—102
20141,540Germany, Netherlands, Italy2,342—100
20131,129Germany, Netherlands, Italy2,358—99
2012430Netherlands, Italy, Czechia2,421—94
2011658Netherlands, France, Italy2,367—88
20101,277Germany, Netherlands, Italy2,560——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

32,999 Volkswagen Crafter vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 10.2 l/100 km on the road, against 9.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 9% more.

FuelVehiclesOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Diesel32,99910.29.3+9%51,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

Year by year

YearNew in EuropeLicensed in the UKMOT passed first timeIn use in Finland
2026———41
2025—231—142
2024 Crafter—183—121
2023 Crafter—26—174
2022 Crafter929—158
2021 Crafter12317—200
2020 Crafter3051184%161
2019 Crafter1,4261485%166
2018 Crafter146682%195
2017587376%63
2016 Crafter1,3221775%69
2015 Crafter1,3142073%75
2014 Crafter1,5402971%57
2013 Crafter1,129563%69
2012 Crafter430662%112
2011658569%60
2010 Crafter1,277165%46
2009—260%40
2008—261%56
2007—162%40
2006———8

New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it

In New Zealand

31 Crafter cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2026110
2024220
2023990
2020220
2019550
2018770
2016220
2013110
2010101
2008110

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

3,909 Crafter cars are on Dutch roads; 22% arrived later as imports, and 1,668 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
2026502%€80,671
2025825%€80,671
202411310%€74,004
202313833%€68,771
202214554%€66,355
202113869%€63,919
202022532%€67,926
201929632%€53,167
201821030%€64,363
201713521%€58,594
201620115%€69,759
201517015%€53,040
201425516%€63,571
201321715%€58,350
201228822%€53,592
201132913%€55,720
201028313%€60,060
200921714%€60,102
200821613%€52,902
200715017%—
20065127%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

2,053 Crafter cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 100% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2026410 km
202514216,000 km
202412139,000 km
202317463,000 km
2022158101,000 km
2021200137,000 km
2020161201,000 km
2019166257,000 km
2018195294,000 km
201763252,000 km
201669264,000 km
201575303,000 km
201457345,000 km
201369293,000 km
2012112332,000 km
201160373,000 km
201046391,000 km
200940322,000 km
200856358,000 km
200740356,000 km
20068333,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

In the United Kingdom

588 Crafter cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20252311
20241831
202326—
20229—
2021172
202011—
2019141
201861
201731
2016173
2015203
2014294
201352
201263
201153
20101—
200921
20082—
200712
200601

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

5,653 Crafter cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 70% passed first time, against 71% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202026484%88%43,000 mi
201940185%86%48,500 mi
201837282%84%75,200 mi
201725176%82%78,300 mi
201638375%79%93,700 mi
201556773%75%104,800 mi
201459671%72%114,100 mi
201350063%68%123,800 mi
201249062%66%127,300 mi
201132369%63%140,900 mi
201036165%60%145,400 mi
200925660%59%148,000 mi
200843161%57%156,800 mi
200745862%57%144,300 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaCrafterAll cars, same ages
Brakes14.0%6.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.4%11.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.2%3.0%
Suspension5.0%9.4%
Visibility4.9%4.8%
Steering3.2%1.8%
Tyres3.2%6.6%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.2%0.9%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Crafter in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/03009/24 · Fire, Injuries1 Nov 2024 · Crafter "Grand California"

Possible leaks in the gas installation are not correctly detected in the manufacturing process. Gas leaks can cause an explosion, a fire or injuries to bystanders. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor…

A12/02703/24 · Injuries27 Sept 2024 · Eos, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Tiguan, T6, Crafter, Passat CC, Transporter

The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of moto…

A12/00923/24 · Injuries19 Apr 2024 · Eos,Golf,Golf Plus,Golf Cabrio,Sharan,Passat CC,Passat,Polo,Fox,Vivo Classic,Crafter,T-Modell

The driver airbag's gas generator may be faulty, resulting in uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments. This increases the risk of injuries to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillan…

A12/03004/23 · Injuries8 Dec 2023 · Crafter, Fox, Golf Cabriolet, Polo, Up!, Vivo

The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle…

A12/01738/23 · Injuries28 Jul 2023 · Crafter

The airbag inflator may be faulty. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments of the front airbag from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market s…

A12/01485/22 · Injuries28 Oct 2022 · Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter

The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments of the front airbag from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approva…

A12/00973/22 · Injuries8 Jul 2022 · Crafter Grand California

Due to a manufacturing error, involving an insufficient amount of glue, the motor hood can completely detach, which poses a risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trai…

A12/00945/21 · Injuries2 Jul 2021 · Crafter

Due to a production error in the assembly line, the 230V cable in the area of the head airbag may have been incorrectly installed.As a result, the head air bag would not provide sufficient protection as the 230V cable might hinder its full inflation, leading t…

A12/00063/21 · Injuries22 Jan 2021 · Crafter

The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed,…

A12/01892/20 · Injuries25 Dec 2020 · Passat, Crafter, Fox, Polo

The vehicles affected may have been fitted with Takata gas generators which could allow the ingress of moisture and thus result in the degradation of the propellant. If the airbag deploys, this could cause the gas generator to burst, causing metal parts to ent…

A12/01224/20 · Injuries11 Sept 2020 · Crafter

Due to a manufacturing error, the glue used to affix the side and/or rear windows has insufficient adhesion. As a result, the windows may become detached from the vehicle, posing a risk to the following traffic.

A12/00920/20 · Injuries26 Jun 2020 · Crafter

The drive(cardan) shaft can be damaged by resonance vibrations at high speeds.Consequently, it could break and damage surrounding components, leading to an immediate loss of propulsion power and increased risk of an accident.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0