2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

193 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 193 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle9.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  8. Service brake performance: effort inadequate at a wheel3.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes45.1%
  2. Lights & electrics43.0%
  3. Suspension30.1%
  4. Body & chassis23.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Steering5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.3%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2000 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2000 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 193 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).