Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1987
61.6% pass rate
from 370 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 1987 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.81% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.54% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.81% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.27% fail on Mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.27% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 0.54% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 1987 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 1987 vans)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 1987 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 1987 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.54% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.54% fail on Cable
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Master cylinder
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 0.81% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.81% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.81% fail on Transmission
      • 0.81% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
    • 0.81% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other 1987 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Steps
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Body
      • 0.54% fail on Panel
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Floor
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Washers
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
  • 7.6% fail on Steering
    • 4.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.54% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.27% fail on Steering column
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment