2019 Volkswagen Caddy · 29,012 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2019 Volkswagen Caddys fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Caddy years (29,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 19.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 50,030
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,012
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.3% of tests fail here (171% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
- Suspension2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.03%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.97%
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 1.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.61%
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 1.59%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.31%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.93%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (1.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Caddys fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Caddy years (29,012 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (2.03% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.97% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Caddy shows 50,030 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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