2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,082 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.5% in the 60-90k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,082

MOT tests analysed

12.8%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Suspension	5.4%	58
2	Tyres	5.3%	57
3	Brakes	2.9%	31
4	Lighting & signalling	1.2%	13
5	Emissions & environmental	1.1%	12
6	Visibility	1.1%	12

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	36
2	Coil spring	32
3	Tread depth	28
4	Shock absorbers	25
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	12
6	Headlamp aim	11

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.2%	175
2	Brakes	10.2%	110
3	Suspension	6.8%	73
4	Other defects	5.2%	56
5	Visibility	3.5%	38
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.7%	8

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Caravelle Executive S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	436	7.3%
30-60k	524	15.8%
60-90k	108	18.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Caravelle Executive S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	336	10.7%
2024	360	11.1%
2025	382	16.2%

What to check before buying a 2020 Caravelle Executive S-A

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.

Suspension (5.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (2.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-As pass their MOT?

87.3% of the 1,082 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive S-A?

Suspension, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (5.3%).

Does the 2020 Caravelle Executive S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,082 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.