2018 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,184 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2018 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 23 Caravelle years (2,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 19.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 41,095
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,184
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.2% of tests fail here (254% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.7%
- Suspension5.2%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Brakes2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.97%
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 1.83%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
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.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.33%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.19%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 19.8% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 23 Caravelle years (2,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.06% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.97% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 41,095 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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