2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

11,646 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    527 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    424 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    362 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.2%
  2. Brakes17.4%
  3. Lights & electrics14.3%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2011 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2011 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,646 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).