Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1999
55.8% pass rate
from 452 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 1999 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.44% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 1999 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 1999 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 1999 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.66% fail on Cable
        • 0.22% fail on Lever
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.88% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.66% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.22% fail on Servos
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 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
  • 13% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 1999 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.22% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.88% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 1999 vans)
        • 0.88% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.66% fail on Door condition
      • 0.66% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.66% fail on Door condition
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis (78% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition (85% better than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.66% fail on Body
      • 0.44% fail on Other body component
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
    • 0.66% fail on Seats
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Hose
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.22% fail on Carrier
    • 0.22% fail on Towbar
      • 0.22% fail on Other towbar components
  • 9.3% fail on Steering (56% worse than other 1999 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 6.4% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.66% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.66% fail on View to rear
      • 0.66% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.44% fail on Non catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 1999 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.88% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.22% fail on Belt(s)/padding