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Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

58.6% pass rate
from 2,304 tests in 2021
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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies) (90% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (34% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.043% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (67% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.56% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.043% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.043% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other pre-1990 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.48% fail on Cable
        • 0.087% fail on Linkage
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.043% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.22% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.17% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.043% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.74% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.043% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.087% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.087% fail on Leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.043% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.43% fail on Hose
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe
      • 0.087% fail on System
    • 0.91% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.39% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.78% fail on Body
      • 0.48% fail on Panel
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (72% better than other pre-1990 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (70% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (78% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Steps
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Floor
    • 0.043% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.043% fail on Carrier
    • 0.043% fail on Towbar
      • 0.043% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.043% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Bracket
    • 0.043% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (15% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (22% better than other pre-1990 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition (29% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 6.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (36% worse than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other pre-1990 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.3% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.00% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.043% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.26% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.087% fail on Power steering
      • 0.043% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.043% fail on Rams
    • 0.087% fail on Steering column
    • 0.087% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.087% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.82% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.043% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.26% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.26% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
  • 0.087% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.087% fail on Anchorages