2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

133 MOT tests in 2024. 49.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time49.6%
Failed or needed repairs50.4%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 133 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes53.4%
  2. Lights & electrics42.9%
  3. Body & chassis39.8%
  4. Suspension35.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.0%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.3%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2001 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 49.6% of 2001 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 133 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).