2013 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,339 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2013 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Caravelle years (2,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 81,743
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,339
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.1%
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.51%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.62%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.41%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.46%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Caravelle years (2,339 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.18% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 81,743 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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