2021 Volkswagen Caddy · 1,746 MOT tests
2021 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2021 Volkswagen Caddys fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Caddy years (1,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,744
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,746
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.8% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Suspension0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.03%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.97%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.92%
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 (10.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.55%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.2%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Caddy year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2021 Volkswagen Caddys fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Caddy years (1,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.49% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.03% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volkswagen Caddy shows 35,744 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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