2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

11,678 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,678 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 1.6mm3.0%
    528 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    354 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    373 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  10. Washers: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.2%
  2. Lights & electrics10.4%
  3. Tyres9.4%
  4. Brakes8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%

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 2015 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2015 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,678 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).