Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1996
50.6% pass rate
from 340 tests in 2021
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 1996 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 6.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 6.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 5.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.59% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.88% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.59% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.59% fail on Switch
    • 0.59% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% worse than other 1996 vans)
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 1996 vans)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 2.1% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.59% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.88% fail on Pedal
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.59% fail on Lever
    • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.59% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.29% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.29% fail on Servos
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.4% fail on Chassis
      • 4.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.1% fail on Joints
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 1996 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Panel
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.59% fail on Pipe
      • 0.29% fail on Tank
      • 0.29% fail on Hose
    • 0.88% fail on Doors
      • 0.59% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.88% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.88% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.88% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.88% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.59% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering
      • 0.88% fail on Operation
      • 0.88% fail on Other components
    • 0.88% fail on Steering play
      • 0.88% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% worse than other 1996 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 1996 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 2.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.59% fail on Requirements
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.29% fail on Anchorages