2020 Volkswagen Caddy · 12,875 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2020 Volkswagen Caddys fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Caddy years (12,875 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 44,295
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,875
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 2.1% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Brakes3.6%
- Suspension2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.32%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.02%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.99%
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 (9.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.21%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.93%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Caddys fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Caddy years (12,875 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.43% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.32% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Caddy shows 44,295 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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