2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT pass rate and common faults

677 MOT tests in 2024. 85.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.2%
Failed or needed repairs14.8%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 677 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    26 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Suspension4.7%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)86.8%651 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)85.2%677 tests
Change in one year−1.6 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 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: 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 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle?

In 2024, 85.2% of 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle cars passed their MOT first time, across 677 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable at MOT time?

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

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle getting worse with age?

In 2023, 86.8% passed first time. In 2024, 85.2% passed (−1.6 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle is ageing about the same as average.