2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

562 MOT tests in 2024. 61.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time61.7%
Failed or needed repairs38.3%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  9. Washers: not working1.8%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.5%
  2. Brakes14.1%
  3. Lights & electrics13.5%
  4. Body & chassis6.6%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 13)65.3%613 tests
2024 pass rate (age 14)61.7%562 tests
Change in one year−3.5 pointsaverage car: −0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 61.7% of 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 562 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 65.3% passed first time. In 2024, 61.7% passed (−3.5 points). An average car that age changed by −0.9 points, so the 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing worse than average.