Used 2023 VOLKSWAGEN Crafter 2.0 TDI CR35 Trendline Panel Van 5dr Diesel Manual FWD MWB Euro 6 (s/s) (140 ps) £29,950 15 miles - White | Volkswagen Van Centre Leeds | JCT600 (2024)

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Is a VW Crafter reliable? ›

How reliable is a Volkswagen Crafter? Volkswagen Crafter's have a very good reliability rating of 687/999.

What is Volkswagen Crafter lifespan? The estimated lifespan of a Volkswagen Crafter is 168,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.

VW Crafter MWB high roof Trendline FWD 177hp review

We've driven the most powerful Crafter available – which has a 177hp 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine and returns claimed economy of 37.7mpg, barely down on the 38.2mpg from the much less powerful 102hp and 140hp versions of the same van.

On the road. The Sprinter is the spritelier of the two with more powerful engines and offering more low-end torque (maximum torque cuts in 400rpm earlier on mid-level engines), although the DSG automatic from Volkswagen comes out on top for smoothness and refinement.

Volkswagen maintenance costs are slightly above the industry average at about $676 annually. Still, they offer good value due to their reliability and the quality of service provided, especially with options for free maintenance periods and extended warranties.

Most Volkswagen vehicles will last between 100,000 and 200,000 miles, although well-kept models can last even longer than that. All VWs are remarkably reliable vehicles. When it comes to longevity, the Golf, Passat, Jetta, and Beetle are known to be particularly long-lasting.

The combined fuel economy figure of 38.2mpg is disappointing for a brand new van though. The rival Citroën Relay at a similar power output, for example, manages 45.6mpg. As with most German products, the Crafter is all about functionality rather than just looking nice.

Many can easily clock up 250,000 miles, with that being said, the majority of people will look for a used Transporter with less than 100k miles. This is a safe bet as long as the previous owner has taken care of it when required. We recommend going for a van that has just over 100k miles.

A well-maintained TDI engine can actually last up to 400,000 to 500,000 miles.

Which TDI gets best mileage? ›

VW Golf TDI Sets Record of 81 MPG.

Further to this, most cargo vans have reliably covered 150,000 miles with little to no issues. However, it is not uncommon for these vehicles to reach 250,000 miles. Therefore, based on this information, a 150,000-mile van should be the maximum mileage target if you want to get some good use out of it.

Is the Volkswagen Crafter reliable? It should be pretty dependable. There are a few points to watch out for, but for the most part the Crafter has a good reputation for reliability, as do all Volkswagen vans.

Volkswagen Jetta, New Bora, Golf, Sagitar, Magotan, Volkswagen CC, Audi A6L, Audi A4L, Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 cars are very popular among consumers. FAW-Volkswagen is a mature production base in China, with a complete portfolio of both A-, B- and C-grade cars.

Timing Belt Kit Volkswagen CRAFTER

In general, you need to change the timing belt kit of your CRAFTER every five years or every 74.500 miles.

All three of our van models - the Caddy, Transporter and Crafter - ranked amongst the top ten most reliable vans on the market.

MPG, CO2 and Running Costs

It all bodes very well for fuel economy but it still can't quite match the best big panel vans on the market in this regard. Front wheel-drive manual models with the 138bhp engine return around 37mpg on the WLTP combined cycle, with CO2 emissions as low as 199g/km with a manual gearbox.

Most VW models maintain an average reliability rating, though some suffer from more recalls and issues than others. Though Volkswagens may cost less than an Audi to repair, sometimes the trade-off includes lesser-quality components.