Volkswagen Caravelle Se Tdi S-A
From 280 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.2% | brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Caravelle Se Tdi S-As tested had between 24,344 and 47,008 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,966 median miles, the Caravelle Se Tdi S-A has 0.029 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 Se Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Caravelle Se Tdi S-A has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 280 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caravelle Se Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Caravelle Se Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Caravelle Se Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Caravelle Se Tdi S-A is 32,966 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,344 and 47,008 miles.
Buying a used Caravelle Se Tdi S-A?
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.
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