Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1995
49.3% pass rate
from 343 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 1995 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 10% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp aim (83% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 4.4% fail on Horn
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.29% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.58% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.29% fail on Switch
  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 8.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.58% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 1995 vans)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.58% fail on Cable
        • 0.29% fail on Lever
        • 0.29% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.7% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.2% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.29% fail on Reservoirs
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 1995 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.29% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 5.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Body
      • 0.87% fail on Panel
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 0.87% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.58% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Hose
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.29% fail on Load security
      • 0.29% fail on Access panel
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.29% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Bonnet
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 11% fail on Steering (90% worse than other 1995 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (90% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1995 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 1995 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Operation
      • 0.29% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1995 vans)
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.29% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 2.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 2.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.87% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment