2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

8,712 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,712 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    409 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.2%
  2. Lights & electrics21.2%
  3. Brakes18.5%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  6. Body & chassis7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%
  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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2010 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2010 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,712 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).