Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.7% pass rate
from 426 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Springs
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 7.3% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.94% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.94% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on View to rear
      • 0.70% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads (75% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.70% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
    • 0.70% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.70% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Other body component
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.23% fail on Carrier
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.70% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering play
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.94% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Airbags (12 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Drivers airbag (14 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates