2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

632 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.9%
  2. Brakes10.3%
  3. Lights & electrics10.3%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Body & chassis5.1%
  7. Steering3.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 632 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).