Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2007
60.2% pass rate
from 613 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2007 vans)
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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring (86% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.33% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.33% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (46% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.16% fail on Leaks
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.49% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.49% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.49% fail on View to rear
      • 0.49% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Hinge
      • 0.65% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.16% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.16% fail on Undertray
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.82% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition