Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2006
53.9% pass rate
from 635 tests in 2021
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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
    • 0.94% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.79% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Compression ignition (62% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (98% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.94% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.16% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.16% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on View to rear
      • 0.47% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (200% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Bearing housing
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Load security
      • 0.16% fail on Loading door
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.16% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (78% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Other components
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates