Volkswagen Motor caravan
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 1,158 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
1,158
Best Year
2020 (92%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Volkswagen Motor caravan?
Volkswagen Motor caravan by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | 34 | 43,771 mi |
| 2020 | 92% | 50 | 57,418 mi |
| 2018 | 75% | 36 | 60,042 mi |
| 2015 | 82% | 62 | 75,152 mi |
| 2014 | 89% | 65 | 58,982 mi |
| 2013 | 79% | 67 | 84,526 mi |
| 2012 | 80% | 69 | 68,962 mi |
| 2011 | 83% | 53 | 110,522 mi |
| 2010 | 91% | 75 | 66,457 mi |
| 2009 | 61% | 57 | 76,161 mi |
| 2008 | 70% | 50 | 99,261 mi |
| 2007 | 76% | 70 | 87,633 mi |
| 2006 | 69% | 49 | 94,388 mi |
| 2005 | 80% | 45 | 93,415 mi |
| 2004 | 59% | 39 | 122,764 mi |
| 2003 | 71% | 31 | 92,102 mi |
| 1998 | 91% | 35 | 93,564 mi |
| 1994 | 65% | 31 | 145,391 mi |
| 1992 | 66% | 32 | 155,045 mi |
| 1991 | 66% | 94 | 129,598 mi |
| 1990 | 68% | 114 | 129,260 mi |
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About the Volkswagen Motor caravan
The Volkswagen Motor caravan has been tested 1,158 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel and LP.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 50 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 59%. With a 33 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVANs 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 129,260 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 43,771 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Motor caravan is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
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