Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 2017
76.4% pass rate
from 11,966 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (70% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (35% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors (85% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (52% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps (71% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.092% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (87% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0084% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0084% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.084% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0084% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0084% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (22% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (23% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0084% fail on Window
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear (46% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors (45% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0084% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Cable
    • 0.89% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0084% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic stability control (67% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Parking brake control (91% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever (94% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0084% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0084% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0084% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers (73% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.050% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.042% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0084% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0084% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0084% fail on Pipes
  • 0.76% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.092% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
    • 0.092% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.058% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Body (80% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component (76% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.033% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.017% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.017% fail on Carrier
    • 0.033% fail on Load security
      • 0.033% fail on Loading door
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0084% fail on Seats
      • 0.0084% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0084% fail on Undertray
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0084% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0084% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0084% fail on Requirements
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.092% fail on Condition
  • 0.025% fail on Steering (96% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0084% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0084% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0084% fail on Belt(s)/padding