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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb

14 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 209,688 miles.

14
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
4,377
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Brakes2%
  • Identification & plates2%

Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12475%
13475%
14560%
15367%
162100%
172100%
182100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Diesel (14)

Most common Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  2. nearside centre row seat buckle trim missing (2 times)
  3. nearside washer partially blocked (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (2 times)
  7. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  9. Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  10. brake pipes corroded (2 times)
  11. Emissions not tested (7.0) (1 times)
  12. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)

Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 17 76% 240,232
1994 2 22 82% 194,416

Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb reliability FAQ

Across 14 Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb MOT issues are: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); nearside centre row seat buckle trim missing; nearside washer partially blocked.

The typical Volkswagen Trans caravelle d swb in our data has covered around 209,688 miles.

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