2015 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,377 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2015 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Caravelle years (2,377 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 25.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 71,191
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,377
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.9% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Suspension6.9%
- Brakes5.6%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Steering2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.52%
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 2.27%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.15%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.1%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.6%
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 (15.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.82%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Caravelle years (2,377 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.52% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.27% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 71,191 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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