2016 Volkswagen Caddy · 46,214 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2016 Volkswagen Caddys fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Caddy years (46,214 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 27.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 77,122
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,214
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.2% of tests fail here (117% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11%
- Tyres7%
- Suspension6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Brakes4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.92%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.92%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.48%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.02%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.95%
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 (14.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.59%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (3.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Caddys fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Caddy years (46,214 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.92% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.92% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Caddy shows 77,122 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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