Volkswagen Caravette vs Volkswagen Passat: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Caravette
69%
MOT pass rate · 49 vehicles
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Passat is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Caravette | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 76,003 mi | 147,486 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 49 | 601,376 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Caravette
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Oil leak
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Volkswagen Passat
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Passat is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.