Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.4% pass rate
from 841 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2012 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.24% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (70% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment