2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,738 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,738 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    149 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    126 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    124 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Lights & electrics4.7%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2021 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,738 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).