Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1984
53.6% pass rate
from 302 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 1984 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 1984 vans)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 1984 vans)
      • 9.6% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 1984 vans)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.99% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 8.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.66% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.99% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.99% fail on Cable
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.33% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.66% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.66% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.33% fail on Leaks
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Suspension arm
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.33% fail on Mounting
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.33% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Washers
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.99% fail on Hose
      • 0.66% fail on Pipe
      • 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.33% fail on System
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Body
      • 1.3% fail on Other body component
      • 0.33% fail on Panel
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission
      • 0.33% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.66% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.66% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.3% fail on Steering
    • 6.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 5.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.33% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.66% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.66% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
    • 0.33% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.66% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment