1997 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Volkswagen Caravelle, registered in 1997

46.5% pass rate

from 652 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

28% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 11% fail on Registration plate
- 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 1997 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.6% fail on Individual lamps
    - 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
- 4.3% fail on Position lamps
  - 3.8% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.46% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.15% fail on All position lamps
- 4.3% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.8% fail on Fog lamp
  - 2.5% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.31% fail on Tell tale
- 1.4% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.15% fail on Lamp
  - 0.15% fail on Switch
24% fail on Brakes
- 13% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.3% fail on Rear wheels
  - 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (41% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Front wheels
- 11% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 11% fail on Components
    - 5.1% fail on Hoses (78% worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.8% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    - 3.1% fail on Pipes (46% better than other 1997 cars)
    - 0.15% fail on Servos
  - 0.15% fail on Operation
- 3.2% fail on Hub components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.92% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.61% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical components (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Cable (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Lever
  - 0.15% fail on Pivot
- 0.46% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.46% fail on Pedal
    - 0.31% fail on Anti-slip
    - 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on Parking brake (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Condition (85% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.31% fail on ABS
- 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.15% fail on Components
    - 0.15% fail on Servos
- 0.15% fail on Restricted movement
18% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 1997 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Coil springs
  - 4.3% fail on Condition
- 4.1% fail on Drive shafts
  - 4.1% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 4.0% fail on Constant velocity joints
    - 0.15% fail on Couplings
- 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.2% fail on Pins / bushes
- 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.1% fail on Linkage
  - 1.2% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (53% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Component mounting (44% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Subframe mounting
- 2.5% fail on Front suspension joints
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Rear (83% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Front
- 0.15% fail on General condition
- 0.15% fail on Air suspension
  - 0.15% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.15% fail on Condition
12% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 8.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 1997 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Catalyst (77% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.77% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on System
- 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
  - 0.92% fail on Turbo
  - 0.15% fail on Non turbo
11% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 9.7% fail on Steering system (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 0.77% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.31% fail on Free play
    - 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.15% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.15% fail on Other components
    - 0.15% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.92% fail on Power steering
  - 0.46% fail on Other components
  - 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.15% fail on Pump
  - 0.15% fail on Rams
- 0.46% fail on Steering control
  - 0.46% fail on Steering column
- 0.15% fail on Steering operation
10% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 5.1% fail on Wipers
- 3.5% fail on Washers
- 1.4% fail on Mirrors
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
7.5% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 1997 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth (58% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Size / type
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem
3.1% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.92% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
2.9% fail on Body and structure
- 1.4% fail on Body condition
- 0.77% fail on Doors
  - 0.61% fail on Drivers
  - 0.15% fail on Passengers front
- 0.46% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.46% fail on Chassis
- 0.46% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Body security
- 0.15% fail on Seats
  - 0.15% fail on Drivers
2.0% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate
0.46% fail on Towbars
- 0.46% fail on Vehicle structure
0.31% fail on Road wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment

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