2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

1,834 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test168,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,834 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  9. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    84 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.4%
  2. Suspension25.7%
  3. Brakes25.4%
  4. Body & chassis17.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2005 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2005 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,834 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).