Volkswagen Caddy common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volkswagen Caddy at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 147,792 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen Caddy in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 5% of tests of 2011–2013 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 25× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn) (22×); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (8.8×); engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT are pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volkswagen Caddy
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volkswagen Caddy than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5% | 0.2% | 25× | 3,590 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 4.4% | 0.2% | 22× | 551 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.5% | 0.4% | 8.8× | 8,577 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3× | 1,427 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3% | 1% | 3× | 7,581 |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2009–2011 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1× | 3,462 |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.9% | 2.3% | 3× | 1,088 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2× | 7,592 |
Volkswagen Caddy by mileage (2016–2018 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,519 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (7.4%, 1.9×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5,261 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (11%, 1.5×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8,577 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (3.5%, 8.8×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7,581 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.8%, 19×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5,353 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (4.9%, 16×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3,252 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.6%, 11×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 1,887 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1%, 10×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 1,114 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (6.5%, 9.3×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 1,177 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (7.6%, 11×) |
Volkswagen Caddy by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 353 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2×) |
| 2004 | 1,365 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.4×) |
| 2005 | 2,204 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.7×) |
| 2006 | 3,206 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (9.1×) |
| 2007 | 4,881 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2008 | 5,738 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2009 | 7,015 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (21×) |
| 2010 | 9,411 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (19×) |
| 2011 | 12,434 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (25×) |
| 2012 | 10,004 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (25×) |
| 2013 | 12,580 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (23×) |
| 2014 | 12,006 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (23×) |
| 2015 | 12,090 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (20×) |
| 2016 | 13,145 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (20×) |
| 2017 | 11,734 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (19×) |
| 2018 | 10,842 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (19×) |
| 2019 | 10,621 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (22×) |
| 2020 | 6,624 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (22×) |
| 2021 | 170 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.3×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Volkswagen Caddy?
In 147,792 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen Caddy in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 5% of tests of 2011–2013 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 25× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn) (22×); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (8.8×); engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT are pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt).
Why do Volkswagen Caddys fail the MOT?
Across 147,792 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volkswagen Caddy were pins and bushes (pin or bush excessively worn) (4.8% of tests); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (3.5% of tests); joints (constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (6.3% of tests).
At what mileage do Volkswagen Caddy problems start?
The clearest Volkswagen Caddy-specific issue, pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2011–2013 cars (5% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volkswagen Caddy data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 147,792 tests of the Volkswagen Caddy. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.