Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2000
54.8% pass rate
from 610 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 2000 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.49% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.16% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2000 vans)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.98% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.82% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.49% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.16% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.16% fail on Valves
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.16% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.16% fail on Torsion bar
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.82% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 0.82% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.82% fail on Door condition
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition
      • 0.49% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
        • 0.16% fail on Catch
    • 0.98% fail on Chassis (68% better than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Chassis condition (68% better than other 2000 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Seats
      • 0.66% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Towbar
      • 0.16% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.16% fail on Floor
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Steering (68% worse than other 2000 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2000 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
    • 0.66% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
    • 0.33% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Steering column
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.66% fail on View to rear
      • 0.66% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2000 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.98% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment