2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

510 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 510 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Suspension5.3%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Lights & electrics1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.9%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2021 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 510 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).