2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

11,520 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,520 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    362 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    408 marked dangerous
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    279 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.7%
  2. Tyres7.6%
  3. Suspension7.5%
  4. Brakes7.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%

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.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2017 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,520 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

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