2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

9,493 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,493 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    445 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    325 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    310 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.9%
  2. Brakes13.5%
  3. Lights & electrics12.9%
  4. Tyres9.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%
  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 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 2012 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2012 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,493 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

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