Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 31,042 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 31,042 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 59% of Volkswagen Caravelle cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Caravelle tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Caravelle cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering. Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Caravelle is about average for its age: 59% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Caravelle?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Caravelle in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 82%; 8 to 12 years, 76%; and 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
For Volkswagen Caravelle cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (3.5% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).