Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A
From 600 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.1% of Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 14% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-As tested had between 26,096 and 66,272 miles on the clock.
At 41,442 median miles, the Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 600 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A is 41,442 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,096 and 66,272 miles.
Buying a used Caddy C20 Commerce Pro Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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