2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

566 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 566 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.7%
  2. Brakes10.4%
  3. Tyres8.0%
  4. Lights & electrics7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Steering3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Body & chassis2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)71.8%623 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)69.8%566 tests
Change in one year−2.0 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 566 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

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

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 71.8% passed first time. In 2024, 69.8% passed (−2.0 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing about the same as average.