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Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2008
58.9% pass rate
from 581 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2008 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.86% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.86% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.52% fail on Cable
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.52% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.52% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.86% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.86% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.52% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.52% fail on Operation
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment