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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Carovell

1 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Volkswagen Carovell vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Carovell has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,400 miles.

1
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
748
Avg miles / year
4.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Carovell problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Carovell MOT tests:

  • Other36%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Brakes22%
  • Steering8%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Visibility3%

Volkswagen Carovell pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Volkswagen Carovell MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Carovell MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  2. Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  5. Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
  6. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  7. Wiper blades poor. (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  10. nearside rear tyre starting to crack (2 times)
  11. passenger seatbelt buckle damaged (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front Lower Seat belt catch cover missing (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)

Volkswagen Carovell pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 29 59% 42,400

Volkswagen Carovell reliability FAQ

Across 1 Volkswagen Carovell vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 4.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Carovell MOT issues are: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)); Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2).

The typical Volkswagen Carovell in our data has covered around 42,400 miles.

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