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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:

  • Other28%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
  • Lamps & electrical18%
  • Brakes12%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering4%
  • Visibility2%

Volkswagen Syncro caravan pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16250%
171100%
181100%
191100%
20250%

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:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  4. Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  6. Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
  9. Offside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
  13. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both (2 times)
  14. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  15. advise under trays fitted (2 times)

Volkswagen Syncro caravan pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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