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MOT reliability

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 339,760 miles.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
494
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical35%
  • Brakes25%
  • Body & structure15%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Steering5%
  • Other5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  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)) (1 times)
  4. Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Smell of diesel from engine area no obvious leak visible (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 10 80% 339,760

Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro MOT issues are: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)).

The typical Volkswagen 3d caravelle syncro in our data has covered around 339,760 miles.

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