Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.7% pass rate
from 967 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2017 vans)
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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caravelle is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (78% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.31% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.10% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.93% fail on Visibility (81% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment