Volkswagen Caravelle
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 32 years from 33,753 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
33,753
Best Year
2019 (88%)
Years Covered
32
How reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Volkswagen Caravelle by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86% | 63 | 28,714 mi |
| 2020 | 88% | 355 | 35,274 mi |
| 2019 | 88% | 1,343 | 45,103 mi |
| 2018 | 85% | 1,384 | 54,248 mi |
| 2017 | 86% | 1,742 | 72,727 mi |
| 2016 | 84% | 2,082 | 78,636 mi |
| 2015 | 80% | 1,450 | 91,012 mi |
| 2014 | 81% | 1,242 | 85,066 mi |
| 2013 | 82% | 1,414 | 92,484 mi |
| 2012 | 82% | 1,670 | 119,975 mi |
| 2011 | 81% | 1,238 | 114,341 mi |
| 2010 | 78% | 1,366 | 121,801 mi |
| 2009 | 73% | 848 | 121,913 mi |
| 2008 | 74% | 1,188 | 147,628 mi |
| 2007 | 75% | 1,290 | 150,161 mi |
| 2006 | 73% | 1,224 | 166,290 mi |
| 2005 | 73% | 1,381 | 171,325 mi |
| 2004 | 72% | 972 | 174,011 mi |
| 2003 | 70% | 1,163 | 194,795 mi |
| 2002 | 73% | 1,252 | 197,021 mi |
| 2001 | 72% | 1,144 | 194,846 mi |
| 2000 | 72% | 1,054 | 193,142 mi |
| 1999 | 69% | 1,275 | 203,966 mi |
| 1998 | 70% | 1,438 | 189,576 mi |
| 1997 | 69% | 1,361 | 174,949 mi |
| 1996 | 64% | 997 | 192,626 mi |
| 1995 | 65% | 748 | 190,097 mi |
| 1994 | 63% | 443 | 183,071 mi |
| 1993 | 67% | 168 | 159,178 mi |
| 1992 | 68% | 115 | 175,500 mi |
| 1991 | 73% | 145 | 149,049 mi |
| 1990 | 71% | 198 | 152,768 mi |
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About the Volkswagen Caravelle
The Volkswagen Caravelle has been tested 33,753 times in 2024 MOT data across 32 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 1,343 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 152,768 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 28,714 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Caravelle is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
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