2011 Volkswagen Caddy · 43,183 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2011 Volkswagen Caddys fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Caddy years (43,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 125,507
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,183
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.4% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.4%
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Brakes9.6%
- Tyres7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.56%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2.35%
Worn anti-roll bar bushes cause knocking noises and reduce handling stability, so they should be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.41%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (5.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.6%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Caddys fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Caddy years (43,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.9% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Caddy shows 125,507 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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