Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2002
56.4% pass rate
from 715 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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
  • 15% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.98% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.70% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.14% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (55% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 0.70% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.70% fail on Door condition
      • 0.70% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.70% fail on Door condition
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure (74% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (74% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.56% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.4% fail on Steering (41% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.42% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.42% fail on Other components
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on View to rear
      • 0.56% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.70% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.70% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.70% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.84% fail on Condition
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas (68% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Requirements
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates