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Volkswagen Carman giha vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen Carman giha
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Carman giha (67%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Carman giha Volkswagen Transporter
MOT pass rate 67% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 87,406 mi 137,029 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 355,535

Most common faults

Volkswagen Carman giha

  1. Oil leak
  2. Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  3. Slight play in the steering.
  4. Washers and wipers.
  5. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Volkswagen Transporter

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Carman giha (67%) and Volkswagen Transporter (73%) 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.