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Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 1998
62.6% pass rate
from 206 tests in 2020
(21% better than other 1998 vans)
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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 1998 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Macpherson strut (21 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.49% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.49% fail on Springs
      • 0.49% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.49% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.49% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.49% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Position lamp
      • 1.5% fail on All position lamps (17 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.97% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.97% fail on Switch
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.4% fail on Joints
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.49% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Chassis
      • 2.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Doors
      • 1.5% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.5% fail on Door condition
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition
    • 1.5% fail on Body
      • 1.5% fail on Other body component
    • 0.97% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Hose
      • 0.49% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.97% fail on Towbar
      • 0.97% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.49% fail on Seats
      • 0.49% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.49% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.49% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.49% fail on Brake pads
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.49% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.49% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.97% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.97% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.97% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1998 vans)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.97% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.97% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.49% fail on View to rear
      • 0.49% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.97% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.49% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.49% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.49% fail on Steering column
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Condition