Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.1% pass rate
from 542 tests in 2021
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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.9% fail on Service brake performance (89% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 8.7% fail on Rbt (91% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 7.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 6.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.18% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Pedal
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.92% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.55% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (20 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
    • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Valves
      • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.55% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.18% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.2% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.92% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.92% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.18% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Horn
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.92% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.37% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.37% fail on Switch
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (68% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.37% fail on Drive shaft (10 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.37% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (66% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (66% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.92% fail on Body
      • 0.55% fail on Other body component
      • 0.37% fail on Panel
    • 0.74% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Carrier (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Towbar
      • 0.18% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
    • 0.18% fail on Undertray
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Condition of glass
      • 1.3% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.92% fail on View to rear
      • 0.92% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.92% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.3% fail on Seat belts (89% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Drivers airbag (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering gear (94% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (58% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.37% fail on Steering column (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering play
      • 0.37% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.18% fail on Universal joint
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (12 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment