2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

922 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 922 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    26 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.6%
  2. Tyres9.1%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Lights & electrics4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%

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: 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 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 74.1% of 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 922 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).