2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

600 MOT tests in 2024. 54.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.0%
Failed or needed repairs46.0%
Typical mileage at test158,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  7. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Brakes25.3%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Body & chassis11.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  7. Tyres6.0%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 17)54.6%614 tests
2024 pass rate (age 18)54.0%600 tests
Change in one year−0.6 pointsaverage car: −0.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing about the same as an average car.

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 54.0% of 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 600 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 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).

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 54.6% passed first time. In 2024, 54.0% passed (−0.6 points). An average car that age changed by −0.0 points, so the 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing about the same as average.