2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

617 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 617 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  7. Daytime running lamps: not working1.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.2%
  2. Suspension7.8%
  3. Lights & electrics4.1%
  4. Brakes3.6%
  5. Body & chassis3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.4%

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 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 617 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).