2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

767 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 767 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    32 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Suspension5.5%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 4)83.6%815 tests
2024 pass rate (age 5)81.8%767 tests
Change in one year−1.8 pointsaverage car: −1.4 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2019 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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 767 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 83.6% passed first time. In 2024, 81.8% passed (−1.8 points). An average car that age changed by −1.4 points, so the 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing about the same as average.