2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

588 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 588 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.5%
  2. Suspension26.2%
  3. Brakes18.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 16)53.6%584 tests
2024 pass rate (age 17)55.6%588 tests
Change in one year+2.0 pointsaverage car: −0.1 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 588 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

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

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 53.6% passed first time. In 2024, 55.6% passed (+2.0 points). An average car that age changed by −0.1 points, so the 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing better than average.