2011 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,167 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2011 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 23 Caravelle years (2,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 30.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 98,438
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,167
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Brakes7.2%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.69%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.8%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.75%
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 1.57%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.52%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.92%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.91%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 23 Caravelle years (2,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.69% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.98% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 98,438 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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