2016 Volkswagen Caravelle · 3,142 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2016 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 23 Caravelle years (3,142 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 22.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 62,988
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,142
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.6% of tests fail here (95% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.6%
- Tyres6.7%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.16%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.78%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.72%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.57%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.5%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 23 Caravelle years (3,142 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.14% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.16% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 62,988 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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