Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1992
50.0% pass rate
from 48 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 1992 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 13% fail on Transmission
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1992 vans)
        • 13% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 8.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.2% fail on Chassis
      • 4.2% fail on Chassis condition
  • 25% fail on Brakes
    • 17% fail on Brake performance
      • 13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 4.2% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 2.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.1% fail on Pedal
    • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.1% fail on Brake fluid
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 2.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 10% fail on Headlamps
      • 10% fail on Headlamp
    • 8.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 8.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 6.3% fail on Horn
      • 2.1% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on All direction indicators
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Position lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Hazard warning
      • 2.1% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1992 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 19% fail on Visibility
    • 10% fail on Wipers
    • 8.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Condition of glass
      • 2.1% fail on Windscreen
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 4.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 4.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 4.2% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 1992 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Operation
      • 2.1% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 6.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.1% fail on Attachment