Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1983
46.3% pass rate
from 123 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 1983 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes
    • 19% fail on Brake performance
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 1983 vans)
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.81% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.6% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.81% fail on Other components
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.81% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.81% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.81% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.81% fail on Lever
    • 0.81% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.81% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 4.9% fail on Horn
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 3.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1983 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.81% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.81% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Visibility
    • 8.9% fail on Wipers
    • 8.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on View to rear
      • 1.6% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.81% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.81% fail on Windscreen
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.6% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (5 times worse than other 1983 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Hose
      • 0.81% fail on Pipe
      • 0.81% fail on System
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Body
      • 0.81% fail on Panel
      • 0.81% fail on Other body component
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 0.81% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition
      • 0.81% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Seats
      • 0.81% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.81% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.81% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.81% fail on Cabs
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition
        • 11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 3.3% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Steering
    • 8.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 8.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.81% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.81% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.4% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 0.81% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.81% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.81% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.81% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.81% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.81% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.81% fail on Attachment