MOT reliability
Volkswagen Carevelle
7 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Volkswagen Carevelle vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Carevelle has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,711 miles.
7
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
3,935
Avg miles / year
3.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Carevelle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Carevelle MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes7%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Volkswagen Carevelle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4), Petrol (3)
Most common Volkswagen Carevelle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Carevelle MOT tests:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (10 times)
- Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing (5 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
Volkswagen Carevelle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,389 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 170,583 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 91,335 |
| 1990 | 2 | 49 | 65% | 208,983 |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 222,830 |
| 1980 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 104,146 |
Volkswagen Carevelle reliability FAQ
Across 7 Volkswagen Carevelle vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
3.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Carevelle MOT issues are:
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing; Oil leak.
The typical Volkswagen Carevelle in our data has covered around
133,711 miles.
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