Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa
From 220 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.5% of Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £154.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 80% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sas tested had between 34,890 and 61,255 miles on the clock.
At 46,643 median miles, the Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa has a 80.5% MOT pass rate based on 220 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa is 46,643 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,890 and 61,255 miles.
Buying a used Caravelle Exec Tdi Bmt 4M Sa?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £154 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 43.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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