2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

637 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 637 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.2%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Lights & electrics6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.9%
  7. Steering1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 10)74.8%697 tests
2024 pass rate (age 11)69.4%637 tests
Change in one year−5.4 pointsaverage car: −1.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 637 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 74.8% passed first time. In 2024, 69.4% passed (−5.4 points). An average car that age changed by −1.5 points, so the 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing worse than average.