MOT reliability
Volkswagen Syncro
14 vehicles · 140 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Volkswagen Syncro vehicles and 140 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Syncro has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 143,648 miles.
14
Vehicles
140
MOT tests
3,373
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Syncro problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Syncro MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering7%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Volkswagen Syncro pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Diesel (4), LPG (1)
Most common Volkswagen Syncro MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Syncro MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (6 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Volkswagen Syncro pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 81% | — |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 167,319 |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 257,291 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 70,069 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 122,924 |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 73,228 |
| 1990 | 2 | 22 | 68% | 273,231 |
| 1989 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 175,592 |
| 1988 | 1 | 18 | 56% | 150,234 |
| 1987 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 150,436 |
| 1986 | 3 | 27 | 81% | 51,291 |
Volkswagen Syncro reliability FAQ
Across 14 Volkswagen Syncro vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Syncro MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e); Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Syncro in our data has covered around
143,648 miles.
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