2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

646 MOT tests in 2024. 70.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time70.7%
Failed or needed repairs29.3%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.8%
  2. Tyres11.5%
  3. Suspension9.6%
  4. Lights & electrics6.0%
  5. Steering3.4%
  6. Body & chassis3.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%

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: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 70.7% of 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 646 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).