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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 2,081 real MOT tests across 1,103 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,081 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
35,604mi
Annual Mileage
11,929mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life 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 Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

81.7%
2023
84.6%
2022
89%
2021

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life 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 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life 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
5,694 mi/yr
Typical
11,929 mi/yr
Average
17,769 mi/yr
Heavy usage
27,459 mi/yr

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life 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 Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 339 81.7% 21,147 35,836 64,226
2022 929 84.6% 17,148 29,828 53,987
2021 237 89.0% 26,229 38,035 57,054

How Long Does a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a Last?

Based on 1,103 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life 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
35,604 mi
75th Percentile
63,454 mi
95th Percentile
122,473 mi
Max Recorded
848,563 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a

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

Best year
2021

89.0% MOT pass rate from 237 tests

Year to avoid
2023

81.7% MOT pass rate from 339 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 237 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.7% — 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 Maxi C20 Life 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 Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a THIS CAR 86.3% 2,081 35,604 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
Willys Jeep 89.1% 2,990 13,494 mi 84 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a?

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 2,081 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 Maxi C20 Life 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 Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a owner drives around 11,929 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 Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 2,081 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a does around 11,929 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life 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 Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI S-a is 2021 with a 89.0% pass rate across 237 tests.