Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2001
53.7% pass rate
from 725 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.69% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2001 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Pivot (14 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (45% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.83% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.41% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.28% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (22 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Valves
  • 15% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.41% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Doors
      • 0.97% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Catch
      • 0.41% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on System
    • 0.55% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.7% fail on Steering
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.41% fail on Drag link end
    • 4.1% fail on Steering gear (89% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Steering rack (94% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.41% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering column
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on Driver's view (10 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (73% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.55% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.28% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.83% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Requirements
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.14% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment