2019 Volkswagen Caravelle · 2,141 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2019 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 23 Caravelle years (2,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,908
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,141
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 4.3% of tests fail here (228% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Suspension4.3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Steering0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.73%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.59%
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 0.98%
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 (14.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.92%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.34%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 23 Caravelle years (2,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.06% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.82% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 36,908 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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