Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 1994
50.2% pass rate
from 263 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 1994 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 6.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.7% fail on Horn
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.38% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.76% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.1% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.38% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1994 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.76% fail on Cable
    • 0.38% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.38% fail on Servos
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 6.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.4% fail on Chassis
      • 3.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Body
      • 2.3% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 1994 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 1994 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1994 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1994 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Tank
      • 0.38% fail on Hose
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.76% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.38% fail on Bracket
    • 0.38% fail on Floor
    • 0.38% fail on Cabs
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 1994 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.76% fail on Springs
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.38% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.3% fail on Power steering
      • 1.9% fail on Operation
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.76% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.38% fail on Steering column
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
      • 0.76% fail on Requirements
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.76% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.76% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment