2014 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,032 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2014 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 23 Caravelle years (2,032 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 74,353
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,032
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.2% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.8%
- Tyres7.3%
- Brakes6%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Steering2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.81%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.12%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.02%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.67%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.38%
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 (15.55%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.79%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 23 Caravelle years (2,032 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.81% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.12% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 74,353 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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