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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl

7 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 149,164 miles.

7
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
1,504
Avg miles / year
4.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Body & structure10%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Brakes2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18250%
19250%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (1)

Most common Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl MOT tests:

  1. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Off side and near side (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (9 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  3. Head lamp deflectors fitted (5 times)
  4. Exhaust corroded (4 times)
  5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
  6. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
  8. Exhaust system corroded (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
  10. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
  11. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  12. Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  14. steering rack rubber mount bushings worn giving slight free play (2 times)
  15. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)

Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 32 59% 149,164

Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl reliability FAQ

Across 7 Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 4.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl MOT issues are: Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Off side and near side (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Head lamp deflectors fitted.

The typical Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl in our data has covered around 149,164 miles.

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