2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

6,341 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,341 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    320 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    212 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.3%
  2. Lights & electrics20.5%
  3. Brakes17.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Tyres9.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2009 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,341 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).