Volkswagen Caddy MOT Results

Registered in 2016
73.8% pass rate
from 13,329 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Caddy is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0075% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.26% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.045% fail on Side repeaters (95% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (47% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.090% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Reversing lamps (53% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0075% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.0075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (79% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (27% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0075% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet (95% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.0075% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (27% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (28% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (80% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on Cable
    • 0.98% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (24% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control (85% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control (91% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Lever (91% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (93% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Pedal (95% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.0075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0075% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (72% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (93% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0075% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.068% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0075% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0075% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (76% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.51% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (34% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Leaf springs (80% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Leaf spring (75% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0075% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component (85% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.87% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0075% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.95% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Doors (88% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0075% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0075% fail on Joints
      • 0.0075% fail on Belts
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.090% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0075% fail on Tank
      • 0.0075% fail on Hose
    • 0.090% fail on Body (72% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component (77% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
      • 0.0075% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.038% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.023% fail on Carrier
    • 0.060% fail on Seats
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0075% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Bracket
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.083% fail on Attachment
  • 0.090% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
        • 0.0075% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0075% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.0075% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0075% fail on Doors
      • 0.0075% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors