Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 2001
45.9% pass rate
from 279 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2001 vans)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (99% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 9.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 10% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (83% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 8.6% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Hand lever (13 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
    • 2.2% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Valves (11 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
    • 2.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.36% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.72% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Leaks
    • 0.36% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.36% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 24% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.1% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.72% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.36% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.36% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.36% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 3.9% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (35 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.5% fail on Bumpers (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition
      • 0.72% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.72% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 0.72% fail on Panel
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
    • 0.72% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Carrier (11 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.36% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.36% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass
      • 1.1% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Other components
    • 0.36% fail on Steering column
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment