Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 1,158 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

1,158

Model Years

1990 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Motor Caravan

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan was MOT tested 1,158 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,002

Per month£167/mo

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.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-9% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Motor Caravan by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Volkswagen Motor Caravan averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 1,158 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.