VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE MOT Pass Rate
70.1% of 7,124 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE MOT tests pass.
The CARAVELLE passes 70.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE passes 70.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE tested at 3–6 years pass 88.5% of the time, compared with just 62.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.5% | 383 | 46,124 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.9% | 1,314 | 78,772 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.6% | 1,437 | 108,004 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.4% | 3,989 | 164,271 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 53.8% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 46.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 32.3% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 16.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.9% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.9% | emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate