2020 Volkswagen Caravelle · 1,287 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Caravelle reliability
2020 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 23 Caravelle years (1,287 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- 13.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caravelles: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,971
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,287
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 80% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.8% of tests fail here (282% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension3.8%
- Brakes2.5%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.48%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
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 1.09%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.93%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.13%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.4%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.24%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Caravelles fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 23 Caravelle years (1,287 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.48% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.32% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle shows 33,971 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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