Volkswagen Motor Caravan MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Motor Caravan. Check any Motor Caravan by registration number below.
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73.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-12.4%
vs Volkswagen Avg
46
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Volkswagen Motor Caravan — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan has an average MOT pass rate of 73.2%, which is 12.4 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 Motor Caravan on the road.
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Motor Caravan 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 Motor Caravan, 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 Motor Caravan performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 35 vehicles
2.9%
70k mi
2020
Based on 49 vehicles
2.0%
2.0%
62k mi
2018
Based on 46 vehicles
3.4%
24.1%
87k mi
2017
Based on 44 vehicles
7.7%
11.5%
2016
Based on 35 vehicles
0.0%
9.5%
2015
Based on 83 vehicles
7.8%
21.6%
2014
Based on 90 vehicles
0.0%
12.1%
97k mi
2013
Based on 76 vehicles
1.9%
22.2%
130k mi
2012
Based on 93 vehicles
5.7%
30.2%
144k mi
2011
Based on 79 vehicles
2.3%
20.5%
2010
Based on 108 vehicles
1.4%
8.7%
2009
Based on 56 vehicles
8.1%
54.1%
2008
Based on 60 vehicles
0.0%
19.0%
2007
Based on 82 vehicles
5.2%
20.7%
2006
Based on 68 vehicles
10.0%
22.5%
2005
Based on 60 vehicles
0.0%
18.4%
2004
Based on 41 vehicles
0.0%
69.6%
2003
Based on 38 vehicles
0.0%
14.8%
2002
Based on 31 vehicles
22.2%
1998
Based on 45 vehicles
6.3%
9.4%
1997
Based on 34 vehicles
0.0%
1996
Based on 33 vehicles
0.0%
1994
Based on 42 vehicles
14.8%
18.5%
1993
Based on 36 vehicles
4.3%
21.7%
1992
Based on 40 vehicles
8.7%
39.1%
1991
Based on 102 vehicles
5.6%
32.4%
1990
Based on 125 vehicles
1.2%
34.1%
1989
Based on 131 vehicles
2.0%
17.0%
1988
Based on 30 vehicles
0.0%
35.0%
1987
Based on 71 vehicles
6.4%
12.8%
1986
Based on 55 vehicles
0.0%
20.6%
1985
Based on 85 vehicles
3.1%
17.2%
1984
Based on 60 vehicles
0.0%
22.0%
1983
Based on 38 vehicles
5.0%
15.0%
1982
Based on 54 vehicles
0.0%
21.4%
1981
Based on 34 vehicles
4.8%
38.1%
1980
Based on 45 vehicles
4.5%
4.5%
1979
Based on 109 vehicles
7.9%
23.8%
1978
Based on 46 vehicles
3.2%
12.9%
1977
Based on 58 vehicles
5.7%
34.3%
1976
Based on 120 vehicles
6.8%
24.3%
1975
Based on 139 vehicles
3.5%
24.7%
1974
Based on 276 vehicles
4.0%
20.1%
1973
Based on 532 vehicles
3.6%
27.5%
1972
Based on 236 vehicles
5.8%
16.5%
0
Based on 1,944 vehicles
72k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Motor Caravan
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
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
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Nearside
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Volkswagen Motor Caravan — Frequently Asked Questions
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