Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,418 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
1,418
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (91%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A
The Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A was MOT tested 1,418 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 607 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 35,738 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 29,228 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Caravelle Executive TDI S-A performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A
Is the Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 1,418 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive TDI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 88%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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