MOT reliability
Volkswagen Carravel
3 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen Carravel vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Carravel has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 183,093 miles.
3
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
414
Avg miles / year
3.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Carravel problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Carravel MOT tests:
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Other58%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Volkswagen Carravel pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen Carravel MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Carravel MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (2 times)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Body has slight corrosion Steps/Archs/Sills (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Oil Leak (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (2 times)
Volkswagen Carravel pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 155,747 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 210,440 |
| 1982 | 1 | 29 | 55% | — |
Volkswagen Carravel reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen Carravel vehicles in our MOT data,
55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about
3.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Carravel MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8).
The typical Volkswagen Carravel in our data has covered around
183,093 miles.
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