2009 Volkswagen Caddy · 22,815 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2009 Volkswagen Caddys fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Caddy years (22,815 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 39.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 141,383
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,815
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.2% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.5%
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Brakes9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.6%
- Tyres7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.74%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.69%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 3.49%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.18%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.64%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.86%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (7.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.25%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Caddy year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Caddys fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Caddy years (22,815 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often windscreen washer fluid insufficient (3.74% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.7% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Caddy shows 141,383 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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