1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

207 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test182,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Horn: not working7.7%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working6.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.3%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low3.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.2%
  2. Brakes36.2%
  3. Body & chassis29.5%
  4. Suspension20.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Steering8.2%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: horn: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 49.8% of 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 207 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were horn: not working; service brake imbalance: across an axle; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).