2017 Volkswagen Caddy · 40,950 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2017 Volkswagen Caddys fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Caddy years (40,950 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 64,934
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,950
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.6% of tests fail here (208% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Suspension4.6%
- Brakes4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.46%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.17%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.62%
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 (14.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.34%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (3%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Caddys fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Caddy years (40,950 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (3.46% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.21% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Caddy shows 64,934 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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