Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl
53%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl (53%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 53% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 47% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 147,486 mi | 171,037 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 601,376 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl
- Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen Trans caravelle gl (53%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.