Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1993
61.4% pass rate
from 83 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 1993 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 7.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 2.4% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 2.4% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 1993 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 9.6% fail on Transmission
      • 9.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 9.6% fail on Joints
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Pipe
    • 1.2% fail on Bumpers
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 7.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 7.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.4% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Operation
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates