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Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro (80%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro Volkswagen Polo
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 10% 2% ✓
Average mileage 339,760 mi 88,804 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 1,167,422

Most common faults

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro

  1. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Volkswagen Polo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro (80%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro report Full Volkswagen Polo report Most reliable cars

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.