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

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Is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 488 real MOT tests across 376 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 488 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.1%
Typical Mileage
16,514mi
Annual Mileage
6,380mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI 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 TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.7%
2023
89%
2022

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

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

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI 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
2,305 mi/yr
Typical
6,380 mi/yr
Average
9,562 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,860 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 146 89.7% 11,264 18,046 28,830
2022 292 89.0% 7,550 14,317 24,220

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

Based on 376 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
16,514 mi
75th Percentile
27,290 mi
95th Percentile
48,135 mi
Max Recorded
122,884 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

89.7% MOT pass rate from 146 tests

Year to avoid
2022

89.0% MOT pass rate from 292 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 146 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.0% — 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a THIS CAR 89.1% 488 16,514 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
Jeep Compass Longitude M-air II A 86.1% 395 26,707 mi — yrs

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

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

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 488 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a owner drives around 6,380 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 TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 488 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a has a 89.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a does around 6,380 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TSI S-a is 2023 with a 89.7% pass rate across 146 tests.