2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

4,163 MOT tests in 2024. 58.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.6%
Failed or needed repairs41.4%
Typical mileage at test154,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    187 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.6%
  2. Lights & electrics25.5%
  3. Brakes19.0%
  4. Body & chassis16.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

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 2007 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 58.6% of 2007 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,163 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy?

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

Is the 2007 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).