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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
53%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl has an overall 53% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 171,037 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
14,099
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl problem areas

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

  • Other82%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes2%

Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
10250%
11250%
12450%
13367%
14367%
15333%

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

Most common Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl MOT faults

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

  1. Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
  2. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
  3. Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (2 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
  5. Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  7. Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
  8. Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 13 46% 191,905
1994 1 4 75% 150,169

Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl vehicles in our MOT data, 53% pass the MOT (a 47% failure rate), with about 2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl MOT issues are: Front Horn not working (1.6.2a); Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c).

The typical Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl in our data has covered around 171,037 miles.

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