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Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.6% pass rate
from 638 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (56% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.94% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.78% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Lever
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (45% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
      • 0.16% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.63% fail on Load sensing valves (69% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% 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
    • 3.0% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (67% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (66% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Hose (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on System
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 6.6% fail on Track rod end (51% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering column
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.16% fail on Window
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
      • 0.94% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belt installation check (14 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Belt(s)/padding (38 times worse than other 2003 vans)