2017 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,974 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2017 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 Caravelle years (2,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 55,209
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,974
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.7% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.7%
- Tyres6.7%
- Brakes2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.55%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.51%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.34%
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 (14.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.19%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 23 Caravelle years (2,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.26% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.65% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 55,209 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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