2013 Volkswagen Caddy · 43,227 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2013 Volkswagen Caddys fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Caddy years (43,227 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 109,895
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,227
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.8% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.7%
- Lights and electrics8.9%
- Tyres7.7%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.03%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.11%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2.09%
Worn anti-roll bar bushes cause knocking noises and reduce handling stability, so they should be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.08%
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 (17.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.41%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (5.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.23%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Caddy year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Caddys fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Caddy years (43,227 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.95% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Caddy shows 109,895 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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