Volkswagen Motor Caravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Motor Caravan car check
Is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliable? We analysed 109,687 real MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Motor Caravan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Motor Caravan.
Volkswagen Motor Caravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Motor Caravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Motor Caravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Motor Caravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Motor Caravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Motor Caravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Motor Caravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Motor Caravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Motor Caravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78 | 88.5% | 26,232 | 43,092 | 75,868 |
| 2020 | 94 | 83.0% | 42,755 | 57,116 | 76,731 |
| 2019 | 75 | 81.3% | 39,163 | 48,675 | 86,836 |
| 2018 | 195 | 82.1% | 25,890 | 47,563 | 79,650 |
| 2017 | 269 | 83.6% | 28,608 | 50,757 | 72,857 |
| 2016 | 214 | 79.4% | 39,765 | 67,122 | 89,262 |
| 2015 | 379 | 81.3% | 30,810 | 53,474 | 87,234 |
| 2014 | 428 | 79.0% | 17,546 | 35,526 | 62,401 |
| 2013 | 422 | 75.4% | 39,388 | 68,153 | 105,436 |
| 2012 | 656 | 75.6% | 26,103 | 45,968 | 71,861 |
| 2011 | 815 | 71.4% | 35,743 | 68,667 | 104,690 |
| 2010 | 901 | 75.2% | 29,216 | 56,039 | 80,663 |
| 2009 | 545 | 73.6% | 30,599 | 54,197 | 84,847 |
| 2008 | 956 | 69.2% | 28,569 | 60,228 | 97,175 |
| 2007 | 991 | 71.0% | 37,812 | 59,626 | 89,142 |
| 2006 | 914 | 70.5% | 38,785 | 73,232 | 111,031 |
| 2005 | 1,043 | 70.5% | 31,362 | 54,556 | 92,185 |
| 2004 | 740 | 65.5% | 36,942 | 74,120 | 114,771 |
| 2003 | 376 | 72.9% | 47,777 | 89,646 | 141,096 |
| 2002 | 444 | 71.6% | 48,145 | 75,824 | 99,185 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Motor Caravan Last?
Based on 8,425 Volkswagen Motor Caravan vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Motor Caravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Motor Caravan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.5% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
62.0% MOT pass rate from 682 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Motor Caravan is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 78 tests. The 1984 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Motor Caravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Motor Caravan THIS CAR | 67.5% | 109,687 | 53,634 mi | 56 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto | 79.4% | 44,035 | 38,367 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Motor Caravan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Motor CaravanShould you buy a used Volkswagen Motor Caravan?
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.5% across 109,687 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Motor Caravan are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8,888 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (8,044), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (4,769). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Volkswagen Motor Caravan owner drives around 1,075 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Volkswagen Motor Caravan models stay on UK roads for around 56 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.