MOT reliability
Volkswagen T25 caravelle
3 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Volkswagen T25 caravelle vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T25 caravelle has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 144,935 miles.
3
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
3,418
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen T25 caravelle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T25 caravelle MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Volkswagen T25 caravelle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Volkswagen T25 caravelle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T25 caravelle MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- corrosion to n/s/r battery box (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- chassis no details (2 times)
Volkswagen T25 caravelle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 22 | 82% | 152,014 |
| 1983 | 1 | 22 | 86% | 207,785 |
| 1980 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 75,006 |
Volkswagen T25 caravelle reliability FAQ
Across 3 Volkswagen T25 caravelle vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T25 caravelle MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2).
The typical Volkswagen T25 caravelle in our data has covered around
144,935 miles.
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