2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

872 MOT tests in 2024. 78.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time78.8%
Failed or needed repairs21.2%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 872 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.7%
  2. Tyres8.1%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Body & chassis2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 78.8% of 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 872 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).