Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.0% pass rate
from 735 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2013 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads (72% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake pads (72% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.95% fail on Tread depth (70% better than other 2013 vans)
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.14% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
  • 0.68% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust emissions (88% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.14% fail on Vehicle Identification Number