2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

6,546 MOT tests in 2024. 80.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time80.7%
Failed or needed repairs19.3%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,546 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    235 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    207 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    207 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics7.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  4. Brakes4.6%
  5. Suspension2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 80.7% of 2020 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,546 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).