MOT reliability
Volkswagen Syncro caravan
9 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Volkswagen Syncro caravan vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Syncro caravan has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 157,453 miles.
9
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
3,142
Avg miles / year
4.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Syncro caravan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Syncro caravan MOT tests:
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Other28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering4%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen Syncro caravan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (2)
Most common Volkswagen Syncro caravan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Syncro caravan MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- advise under trays fitted (2 times)
Volkswagen Syncro caravan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 102,217 |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 145,177 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 148,295 |
| 1990 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 234,124 |
Volkswagen Syncro caravan reliability FAQ
Across 9 Volkswagen Syncro caravan vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
4.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Syncro caravan MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Volkswagen Syncro caravan in our data has covered around
157,453 miles.
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