MOT reliability
Volkswagen Caravel
6 vehicles · 80 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Volkswagen Caravel vehicles and 80 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Caravel has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,499 miles.
6
Vehicles
80
MOT tests
2,275
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Caravel problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Caravel MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Steering9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure1%
Volkswagen Caravel pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (2)
Most common Volkswagen Caravel MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Caravel MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- reversing lamps not working (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
Volkswagen Caravel pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 145,729 |
| 1990 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 146,543 |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 39,488 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 20,007 |
| 1982 | 1 | 26 | 65% | 78,644 |
| 1972 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 58,585 |
Volkswagen Caravel reliability FAQ
Across 6 Volkswagen Caravel vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Caravel MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Caravel in our data has covered around
81,499 miles.
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