Volkswagen Caddy MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Caddy. Check any Caddy by registration number below.

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74.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Caddy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Caddy has an average MOT pass rate of 74.8%, which is 10.9 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Caddy on the road.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Caddy for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Caddy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Caddy performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 50 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

2022

Based on 493 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 3yr

90k mi

2021

Based on 1,856 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

2020

Based on 18,233 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2019

Based on 26,739 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2018

Based on 27,439 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2017

Based on 29,542 vehicles

80.8%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

19.4%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2016

Based on 33,290 vehicles

79.0%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2015

Based on 30,289 vehicles

77.0%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

24.0%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2014

Based on 30,365 vehicles

75.1%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

26.3%

Mileage at 10yr

183k mi

2013

Based on 31,587 vehicles

73.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

29.2%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2012

Based on 25,043 vehicles

72.7%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

27.7%

Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

2011

Based on 31,804 vehicles

71.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2010

Based on 22,646 vehicles

67.0%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2009

Based on 16,949 vehicles

67.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2008

Based on 14,233 vehicles

69.1%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2007

Based on 11,906 vehicles

67.2%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

29.8%

2006

Based on 7,839 vehicles

66.1%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

30.9%

2005

Based on 5,646 vehicles

66.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

27.6%

2004

Based on 3,267 vehicles

65.0%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2003

Based on 813 vehicles

63.7%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2002

Based on 717 vehicles

65.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

21.9%

2001

Based on 404 vehicles

55.4%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

28.8%

2000

Based on 528 vehicles

65.3%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

22.0%

1999

Based on 584 vehicles

66.1%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

24.1%

1998

Based on 248 vehicles

60.1%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

34.6%

1997

Based on 125 vehicles

75.2%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1996

Based on 319 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1995

Based on 52 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1992

Based on 220 vehicles

76.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

9.0%

1991

Based on 200 vehicles

68.5%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

23.9%

1990

Based on 234 vehicles

70.1%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

19.8%

1989

Based on 161 vehicles

76.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1988

Based on 106 vehicles

73.6%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

11.5%

1987

Based on 48 vehicles

68.8%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1986

Based on 41 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

0

Based on 183,438 vehicles

79.1%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Caddy

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.7%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

7.6%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.0%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.0%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.9%

Volkswagen Caddy Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Caddy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Caddy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Caddy?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Caddy is 74.8% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Caddy are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.7%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (7.6%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volkswagen Caddy reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 74.8%, the Volkswagen Caddy is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Caddy?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Caddy?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Caddy: 90,439 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Caddy to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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