Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi
From 423 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 21 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.7% of Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 6.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdis tested had between 34,055 and 65,814 miles on the clock.
At 52,713 median miles, the Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi has 0.037 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 Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 423 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce Tdi is 52,713 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,055 and 65,814 miles.
Buying a used Caddy Maxi 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.
With a 80.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £90 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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