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Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 628 real MOT tests across 364 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 628 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.0%
Typical Mileage
46,052mi
Annual Mileage
10,989mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.4%
2023
85.1%
2022
85.7%
2021

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,078 mi/yr
Typical
10,989 mi/yr
Average
13,378 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,651 mi/yr

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 95 87.4% 25,313 38,905 58,034
2022 202 85.1% 29,945 50,312 74,660
2021 300 85.7% 30,024 44,876 66,896

How Long Does a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Last?

Based on 364 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
46,052 mi
75th Percentile
70,120 mi
95th Percentile
106,904 mi
Max Recorded
183,956 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

87.4% MOT pass rate from 95 tests

Year to avoid
2022

85.1% MOT pass rate from 202 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.4% across 95 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a THIS CAR 86.0% 628 46,052 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Harley-davidson Flhxs Street Glide Sp 1745 18 93.9% 527 14,603 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a?

The Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 628 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a owner drives around 10,989 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 628 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a has a 86.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a does around 10,989 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce + TDI S-a is 2023 with a 87.4% pass rate across 95 tests.