Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.3% pass rate
from 533 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (43% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.75% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.56% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.56% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.94% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (61% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (61% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Chassis (77% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Chassis condition (77% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.56% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Bracket
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 4.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Other components
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.94% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.75% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment