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Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1997
55.1% pass rate
from 452 tests in 2021
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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 1997 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (150% worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.3% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.7% fail on Horn
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 1997 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.66% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.66% fail on Cable
        • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.22% fail on Valves
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.22% fail on Servos
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1997 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.22% fail on Catch
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.44% fail on Pipe
      • 0.44% fail on System
      • 0.22% fail on Tank
    • 0.66% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.66% fail on Seats
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Towbar
      • 0.22% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Bracket
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.66% fail on View to rear
      • 0.66% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.22% fail on Window
  • 6.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
        • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering
      • 0.66% fail on Operation
      • 0.44% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
    • 0.44% fail on Steering column
    • 0.22% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 1997 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.66% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment