Volkswagen Caravelle MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Caravelle. Check any Caravelle by registration number below.

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68.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.5%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Caravelle — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Caravelle has an average MOT pass rate of 68.2%, which is 17.5 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Caravelle on the road.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Caravelle for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Caravelle, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Caravelle performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 58 vehicles

84.5%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2020

Based on 473 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 1,872 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 3yr

50k mi

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2018

Based on 1,799 vehicles

82.8%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2017

Based on 2,442 vehicles

82.2%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

18.3%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

2016

Based on 2,725 vehicles

80.1%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

20.3%

2015

Based on 1,859 vehicles

77.5%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

25.9%

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2014

Based on 1,626 vehicles

76.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

23.1%

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

2013

Based on 1,842 vehicles

78.6%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

22.8%

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

2012

Based on 2,153 vehicles

76.5%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

24.7%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2011

Based on 1,644 vehicles

74.5%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

24.2%

2010

Based on 1,656 vehicles

71.6%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

30.0%

2009

Based on 1,035 vehicles

67.4%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2008

Based on 1,439 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

35.8%

2007

Based on 1,540 vehicles

65.7%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2006

Based on 1,531 vehicles

63.2%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

33.2%

2005

Based on 1,688 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

37.3%

2004

Based on 1,258 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

33.7%

2003

Based on 1,442 vehicles

60.7%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

36.5%

2002

Based on 1,684 vehicles

64.3%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

28.8%

2001

Based on 1,551 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

27.8%

2000

Based on 1,362 vehicles

61.6%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

31.4%

1999

Based on 1,351 vehicles

60.7%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

34.2%

1998

Based on 1,532 vehicles

60.4%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

29.1%

1997

Based on 1,458 vehicles

61.8%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

28.4%

1996

Based on 1,041 vehicles

54.1%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

33.8%

1995

Based on 856 vehicles

54.3%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

36.2%

1994

Based on 564 vehicles

53.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

35.1%

1993

Based on 209 vehicles

59.8%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

34.4%

1992

Based on 161 vehicles

59.6%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

18.6%

1991

Based on 167 vehicles

62.3%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

30.6%

1990

Based on 224 vehicles

67.0%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

31.1%

1989

Based on 763 vehicles

71.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

21.1%

1988

Based on 1,315 vehicles

69.5%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

25.4%

1987

Based on 1,174 vehicles

66.5%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

28.1%

1986

Based on 1,237 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

26.2%

1985

Based on 1,296 vehicles

61.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

30.6%

1984

Based on 858 vehicles

65.7%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

23.1%

1983

Based on 211 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

27.2%

0

Based on 23,145 vehicles

74.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Caravelle

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.1%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.7%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.8%

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

3.2%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.1%

Volkswagen Caravelle Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

3.4%

Nearside

3.4%

Rear Nearside

1.7%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Caravelle

Volkswagen Caravelle — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Caravelle MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Caravelle?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Caravelle is 68.2% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Caravelle are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (6.1%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (4.7%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 68.2%, the Volkswagen Caravelle is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Caravelle?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Caravelle?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Caravelle: 44,528 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Caravelle to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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