2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

12,080 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,080 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    591 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    439 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    398 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  9. Washers: not working1.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.4%
  2. Lights & electrics11.4%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Tyres9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2013 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2013 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,080 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).