2010 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,175 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2010 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Caravelle years (2,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 32.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 107,847
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,175
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: steering, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.7%
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Brakes7.1%
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.99%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.98%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.75%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.7%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.82%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Caravelle years (2,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.22% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.99% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 107,847 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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