Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1986
54.7% pass rate
from 382 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 1986 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 9.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.26% fail on Mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.26% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.79% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.52% fail on Cable
      • 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.26% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.52% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.52% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Hose
      • 0.79% fail on Pipe
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.26% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.79% fail on Joints
        • 0.26% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 0.79% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.79% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.79% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Panel
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.52% fail on Cabs
      • 0.26% fail on Steps
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.26% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.26% fail on Carrier
    • 0.26% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.26% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.3% fail on Washers
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (59% worse than other 1986 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.79% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.52% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.26% fail on Anchorages