Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.4% pass rate
from 639 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2010 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Springs
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs (68% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (69% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.94% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.47% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Tank
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.16% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.78% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.94% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.78% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition