2018 Volkswagen Caddy · 38,132 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2018 Volkswagen Caddys fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Caddy years (38,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 19.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 58,401
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,132
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.1% of tests fail here (171% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.6%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Brakes3.2%
- Suspension2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.44%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.31%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.26%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (2.69%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.05%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Caddys fail 19.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Caddy years (38,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (2.44% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.81% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Caddy shows 58,401 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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