Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1989
62.2% pass rate
from 225 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 1989 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 1989 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.89% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.44% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.44% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.44% fail on Switch
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 1989 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.89% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions (88% worse than other 1989 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 1989 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.89% fail on Chassis
      • 0.89% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.89% fail on Seats
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.44% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.44% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.44% fail on Floor
    • 0.44% fail on Cabs
      • 0.44% fail on Steps
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.44% fail on Track rod end
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.89% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates