2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

677 MOT tests in 2024. 85.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.2%
Failed or needed repairs14.8%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 677 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Suspension4.7%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 85.2% of 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 677 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).