Volkswagen Caddy
Registered from 1990 to 2024.
About this model
The Volkswagen Caddy is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since 1979. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1979 and in Europe in 1982. The first and second generations also had pick-up variants.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Caddy, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2013 1.6 diesel. 3,177 of 14,807 tests failed, 21%.
Better than 37% of 2013 cars. The typical one fails 19%, across 828 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 57% | 1,800 |
| Tyres and wheels | 29% | 919 |
| Brakes | 26% | 841 |
| Visibility | 21% | 652 |
| Lights and electrics | 19% | 611 |
| Body and structure | 8% | 259 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Where it stands out against its peers
- Suspension: failed more often than 92% of 2013 cars — 57% of its 3,177 failed tests, where an ordinary 2013 car has 34%.
- Visibility: failed more often than 92% of 2013 cars — 21% of its 3,177 failed tests, where an ordinary 2013 car has 10%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 57% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Tyres and wheels — 29% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 26% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 19% of its failures
- Visibility — 21% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 8% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 26% of its inspections, against the 24% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 8% | 8% | 51 | |
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 12% | 287 | |
| 40–60k miles | 16% | 16% | 926 | |
| 60–80k miles | 19% | 20% | 2,004 | |
| 80–100k miles | 21% | 22% | 2,781 | |
| 100–120k miles | 22% | 24% | 2,724 | |
| 120–140k miles | 22% | 24% | 2,263 | |
| 140–160k miles | 23% | 24% | 1,549 | |
| 160–180k miles | 24% | 24% | 925 | |
| 180–200k miles | 23% | 24% | 575 | |
| 200k+ miles | 26% | 24% | 702 |
14,787 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 100k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 111 hp · 1643 kg · 2806 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 108 hp · 1531 kg · 2817 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 105 hp · 1527 kg · 2860 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 112 hp · 1509 kg · 2809 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 105 hp · 1507 kg · 2761 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 118 hp · 1526 kg · 2813 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 97 hp · 1537 kg · 2771 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 95 hp · 1544 kg · 2799 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 95 hp · 1538 kg · 2797 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 diesel · 95 hp · 1544 kg · 2783 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 diesel · 85 hp · 1556 kg · 2784 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1630 kg · 2843 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0027/16
There may be a defect in the earth connection of the electrical system control unit in the sill area. In the worst-case scenario, the engine could start by itself when the remote-control unit is operated, which would make the vehicle move forward if the engine is in gear.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01226/23
Due to bulges or tears on the inner side of the tyre, a gradual or sudden loss of pressure may occur. This can affect driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01340/23
The seat belts may have been damaged during production, which can reduce their strength in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01732/22
A wheel control arm may be faulty and can fail to work properly. The corresponding wheel can bend sideways, making steering very difficult, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02730/24
Leaks can occur where the brake hose is attached because the rear left brake line is improperly screwed. A leak may lead to a slow loss of brake fluid, affecting the braking performance, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0774/18
The fastening of the active headrest may be defective. In the event of an accident, the headrest may become detached from the back of the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the person occupying the seat.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0909/17
The earth connection of the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted as a result of thermomechanical overload. This would lead to the failure of the ABS/ESP system and the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00313/25
Due to an incorrectly screwed rear left brake line, leaks can occur where the brake hose is attached. It can lead to a loss of brake fluid, affecting the braking performance and increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users