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Volkswagen Caddy Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Caddy Diesel reliable? We analysed 406 real MOT tests across 240 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 406 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.7%
Typical Mileage
135,758mi
Annual Mileage
4,116mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Caddy Diesel is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Caddy Diesel.

Volkswagen Caddy Diesel Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Caddy Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Caddy Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,152 mi/yr
Typical
4,116 mi/yr
Average
4,903 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,555 mi/yr

Volkswagen Caddy Diesel Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Caddy Diesel MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
135,758 mi
75th Percentile
166,726 mi
95th Percentile
227,790 mi
Max Recorded
1,844,498 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Caddy Diesel Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Caddy Diesel THIS CAR 69.7% 406 135,758 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
Yamaha Fzr 1000 80.2% 761 30,989 mi 38 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Caddy Diesel trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Caddy Diesel?

The Volkswagen Caddy Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.7% across 406 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Volkswagen Caddy Diesel owner drives around 4,116 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 Diesel — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Caddy Diesel reliable?
Based on 406 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Caddy Diesel has a 69.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Caddy Diesel?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Caddy Diesel do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Caddy Diesel does around 4,116 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Caddy Diesel last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Caddy Diesel?
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.