Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.9% pass rate
from 2,562 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (83% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (85% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Leaf springs (78% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.078% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (57% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Axles
      • 0.039% fail on Axle
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 5.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies) (73% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (78% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (76% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (83% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts (68% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
      • 0.039% fail on Belts
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (57% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Integral vehicle structure (65% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (64% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.86% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Panel
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
      • 0.078% fail on Body condition
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Tank
      • 0.039% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.66% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.078% fail on Hinge
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.078% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis (91% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition (91% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.039% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.078% fail on Loading door
      • 0.039% fail on Dropside
        • 0.039% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 13% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.35% fail on Cable
        • 0.078% fail on Lever
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.82% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Valves
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on View to rear (86% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Mirrors (90% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on Condition of glass (96% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Windscreen (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Window
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (56% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.078% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Emission control equipment (18 times worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.078% fail on Catalytic converter (48 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.078% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.039% fail on Undertray
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (46% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.59% fail on Electronic power steering (39 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear (53% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (50% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering (82% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (29% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements
    • 0.94% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition