2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

12,738 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,738 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    452 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    349 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    365 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.5%
  2. Suspension10.0%
  3. Tyres8.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  5. Brakes6.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.3%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2015 CaddyAll Caddy years2017 Caddy →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2016 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,738 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).