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Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

56.5% pass rate
from 2,461 tests in 2017
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.81% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.16% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
      • 0.041% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.6% fail on Position lamps (24% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Rear lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.24% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Switch
    • 3.7% fail on Horn
    • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.6% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.73% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (43% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (43% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual lamps (38% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.081% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Hazard warning (43% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Lamp
      • 0.73% fail on Switch
      • 0.16% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.49% fail on Battery (80% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Front wheels
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Rear wheels (28% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.041% fail on Brake operation
    • 6.7% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 6.0% fail on Components
        • 3.6% fail on Pipes
        • 2.8% fail on Hoses
        • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.53% fail on Leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 1.0% fail on Hub components
      • 0.57% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.081% fail on Brake back plates
      • 0.081% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.081% fail on Wheel cylinder
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
        • 0.24% fail on Condition
        • 0.081% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.33% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.20% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 0.081% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.081% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 7.3% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.69% fail on Subframe mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Spring mounting (88% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (34% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.81% fail on Condition (95% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.3% fail on Front
      • 0.98% fail on Rear
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.41% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
      • 0.041% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Presence
    • 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (120% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Location
    • 0.93% fail on Drive shafts (49% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.57% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Front drive shafts (90% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.081% fail on Constant velocity joints (93% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Couplings
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition (60% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment
      • 0.041% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.12% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.081% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.041% fail on Condition
    • 0.081% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.081% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.041% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.041% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 12% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 6.9% fail on Washers
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.0% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 4.9% fail on Emissions (38% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on Pipe
      • 0.41% fail on Cap
      • 0.28% fail on Hose
      • 0.20% fail on System
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
    • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 5.7% fail on Steering system
      • 4.2% fail on Steering rack (68% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Free play
        • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.041% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.041% fail on Steering damper
      • 0.041% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
        • 0.041% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 0.33% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.16% fail on Steering control
      • 0.12% fail on Steering column
      • 0.041% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.081% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.081% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other pre-1990 vans)
  • 5.8% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (20% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Body condition
    • 1.7% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis
    • 0.57% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Passengers
      • 0.24% fail on Drivers (69% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers
      • 0.16% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.081% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.081% fail on Load security
      • 0.081% fail on Tailgate (6 times worse than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mountings
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Valve stem
    • 0.081% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.081% fail on Requirements
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment
  • 1.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.041% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.28% fail on Towbars
    • 0.24% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.041% fail on Towbar
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition