MOT reliability
Volkswagen Caravalle
4 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Caravalle vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Caravalle has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 172,385 miles.
4
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
2,730
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Caravalle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Caravalle MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering7%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates3%
Volkswagen Caravalle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (1)
Most common Volkswagen Caravalle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Caravalle MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- rear number plate starting to deteriorate (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside sill panel towards the front corroding (2 times)
Volkswagen Caravalle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 217,240 |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 99,928 |
| 1986 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 163,166 |
| 1983 | 1 | 22 | 86% | 209,209 |
Volkswagen Caravalle reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Caravalle vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Caravalle MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Volkswagen Caravalle in our data has covered around
172,385 miles.
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