Volkswagen Caddy reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 225,276 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 225,276 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 70% of Volkswagen Caddy cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Caddy tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Caddy cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, visibility. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Caddy is about average for its age: 70% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension and visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Caddy?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Caddy in 2024: up to 3 years, 85%; 4 to 7 years, 79%; 8 to 12 years, 70%; and 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
For Volkswagen Caddy cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (9.3% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), visibility (4.3% of tests vs 2.8% fleet).