Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.6% pass rate
from 1,684 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (99% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (34% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (99% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.059% fail on Mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Leaf springs (85% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.059% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.059% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (64% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component (69% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.059% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type (56% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 4.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.059% fail on Switch
      • 0.059% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.059% fail on Arm
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Horn (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.059% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2004 vans)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (61% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.059% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.77% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.89% fail on Air and vacuum systems (13 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Servos (15 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (16 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Leaks (9 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
    • 0.71% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.71% fail on Lever
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on Load sensing valves (60% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.059% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.12% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.059% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
    • 0.059% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.059% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (45% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (44% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts (77% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (47% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (58% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (58% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.65% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Hinge (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.059% fail on Hinge
    • 0.77% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
    • 0.77% fail on Body
      • 0.59% fail on Other body component
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
    • 0.71% fail on Chassis (71% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Chassis condition (71% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier
    • 0.059% fail on Load security
      • 0.059% fail on Loading door
    • 0.059% fail on Cabs
      • 0.059% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear (94% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors (95% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Windscreen (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Bonnet (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Compression ignition (92% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.059% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts (59% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas (96% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.059% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.83% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (23% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (41% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear (60% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack (69% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering play
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.059% fail on Operation
    • 0.18% fail on Electronic power steering (35 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (76% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (78% worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.059% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.059% fail on Speedometer