Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi
From 1,459 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 41 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 | 41 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 35 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 22 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 19 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 16 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.7% of Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Caddy C20 Commerce Tdis tested had between 35,816 and 56,385 miles on the clock.
At 45,670 median miles, the Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi has 0.032 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 Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi has a 85.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,459 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi is 45,670 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,816 and 56,385 miles.
Buying a used Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?
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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